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- A TBI can have emotional and psychological effects
Feb 6, 2022
A serious brain injury suffered in a car crash or other accident can have major, long-term implications. Not only is your body affected, but your mind and emotions can be as well. Each person varies in their physical response to a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Furthermore, each TBI is different in severity and the portion of the brain that is impacted. The therapy regimen that people with a TBI need to follow to recover to...Read More - When can you call a sobriety test into question?
Jan 25, 2022
People who are facing drunk driving charges in New Jersey need to ensure that they familiarize themselves with the law in this area. Checking out all the possible defense strategies is part of this process. One thing that might come into the picture is the sobriety test that’s used in the case. The basis of these cases is sometimes the breath test that was done to determine the blood alcohol concentration. It’s sometimes possible to...Read More - Has your drinking problem jeopardized your CDL?
Jan 7, 2022
Everyone who gets convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) faces restrictive and negative consequences for their bad decision to drink and get behind the wheel. But when that convicted drunken driver is a commercial truck driver, it can be a life-changing experience. The state of New Jersey is tough on DUI offenders, and even more so when that person holds a valid CDL license to pilot a big rig down the highway. For those...Read More - 3 consequences you face if you don’t contest a restraining order
Dec 27, 2021
Compared to criminal charges, a restraining order may not seem like as serious of an issue. It only imposes penalties if someone gets caught in violation of the order and won’t necessarily turn up in background searches. If a member of your family or household member has requested a restraining order against you, fighting back against that request is one of your rights under the law. Taking the right steps now and help you avoid...Read More - What are your rights after a hit-and-run wreck in New Jersey?
Dec 23, 2021
New Jersey law requires that all drivers stop to check after a collision and then call to report the matter to the police if there is any property damage or injuries to people. Most of the time, drivers waiting to make a police report will exchange insurance information. Sometimes, drivers may intentionally speed off from the scene of a collision, even if their vehicle is not in perfect operating condition anymore. What happens with your...Read More - How does New Jersey punish drivers who race on the highways?
Dec 8, 2021
It can be frustrating to have a vehicle capable of extreme speed while constantly subject to speed limits. Occasionally, you may want to open your vehicle up and see how fast it can go or how well you can manage it at higher speeds. Whether you planned ahead of time to race with a friend or encountered another driver who revved their engine to invite you to race, you can face a citation for racing...Read More - Holidays enhance the risk of drunk-driving charges
Nov 24, 2021
If you are like most Americans celebrating Thanksgiving this week, the annual gathering of family and friends both near and far marks the beginning of the winter holiday season. However, this heady time of year is rife with occasions to overindulge when drinking alcoholic beverages. But the problem is not merely that people are drinking. It’s that they are drinking and miscalculating that they can drive home safely after a day or night of revelry...Read More - Defend yourself against a third-offense DWI
Nov 10, 2021
People make mistakes. If this is not the first time that you’ve faced a DWI, though, you shouldn’t make the mistake of not protecting and defending yourself. New Jersey takes third-offense DWIs very seriously. You will likely not be able to expunge or remove a DWI from your record, and a third offense could lead to significant financial, social and administrative penalties. What are the penalties for a third-offense DWI? New Jersey penalizes a third-offense...Read More - How are drunk driving rules different for commercial drivers?
Oct 26, 2021
Drunk driving is a common criminal offense in New Jersey. Anyone from a teenager leaving a party to a bus driver is at risk of impaired driving allegations if they get behind the wheel after having something to drink. People face different standards for their driving and penalties vary if they get caught driving after having too much to drink. Those with a commercial driver’s license (CDL) are subject to strict regulations regarding their driving...Read More - What you need to know if faced with a final restraining order
Oct 24, 2021
When someone requests a restraining order against a person whom they’ve accused of domestic violence, the court will typically issue a temporary restraining order (TRO) against the alleged perpetrator on behalf of the alleged victim. This is often done immediately after an altercation or other incident with a current or former spouse, significant other, roommate or another family member. If a TRO is issued by the court, both parties will need to return for a...Read More