We all know that distracted driving is a problem on New Jersey roads. The state has a ban on texting while driving, but it would not be a surprise to see motorists checking their phones while in traffic; either to see a recent text message or to follow directions...
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Clues that help in defending your DUI case
It is true that not every DUI case is the same. Each case has its good and bad points. But the strategy surrounding the defense of drunk driving cases is common. Your attorney will try to find as much information as possible to find out if the case will actually go to...
2 drivers charged for DWI
According to media outlets, a man in New Jersey received charges for drunk driving after he was involved in an car accident on Jan. 5. The incident took place in Cranford while the 46-year-old man was driving a 2003 Honda. Around 5:30 p.m., the man allegedly struck a...
New Jersey man charged for allegedly driving impaired
Hopatcong police say that they took three people into custody on Jan. 5 after receiving a call at around 10:40 p.m. concerning a vehicle on Harvard Trail and Divito Trail. The caller noted that a light inside the car was being turned on and off. The driver of the...
Why don’t more younger drivers use breathalyzer apps?
In a number of posts before (and during) the holiday season, we warned our readers on the additional patrols that will be out to catch potential drunk drivers. Essentially, the push to avoid tragic holiday season accidents was a strong incentive for law enforcement...
What can happen during pre-trial motions?
If you have been charged with a crime in New Jersey, and have already been arraigned, chances are that the next step that you will take in the process. For many people, it means gathering evidence to support a defense that they are trying to assert. For others, it may...
New Jersey man charged with DWI after accident
Police charged a 44-year-old male driver with a DWI after they responded to a call regarding a car accident at about 1:42 a.m. on New Year's Day. When police arrived at Quail Ridge Drive in Plainsboro, they found an abandoned Ford Escape that had crashed into a tree....
New Jersey public official detained for impaired driving
According to reports, on Dec. 20, the mayor of Paulsboro was taken into custody for drinking and driving following a traffic stop. Woolwich police reportedly responded to the scene after they received an anonymous tip regarding a vehicle that was swerving on Paulsboro...
Smartphone breath testers could gain in popularity
In our last post, we wrote about how additional drunk driving patrols will be on New Jersey highways throughout the holiday season. At this time of year, not only do drivers have to deal with the elements, it is much more likely that drunk drivers will be on the road....
What to expect during Christmas week
A few weeks ago, we wrote on how the Thanksgiving holiday was the gateway to the holiday driving season. Essentially, this meant that additional drunk driving patrols would be showing up across New Jersey highways. With Christmas coming next week, it is expected that...