Police in New Jersey have charged a 50-year-old woman with DWI, endangering the welfare of a child, and several other offenses. According to Toms River police, a mother hired the woman to babysit her two-year-old son, and left the woman in her home at around 10 a.m....
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Josh Brent seeks reinstatement with the Cowboys
Former Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Josh Brent is scheduled to meet with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell as he seeks reinstatement into the league. The 26-year-old Brent is finishing a 180 day sentence after being convicted of intoxication manslaughter stemming from...
New Jersey driver charged with DWI after mini-pursuit
On July 13 at around 2 a.m., Vineland police received reports that there was a suspected drunk driver in the area of Elmer Road and Delsea Drive. According to police reports, the vehicle in question was a Toyota Tundra that was reportedly driving erratically on the...
New Jersey bill calls for cameras in all police vehicles
A New Jersey assemblyman is hoping that Governor Chris Christie doesn't veto a bill that would require vehicles operated by law enforcement agencies in the state to be equipped with cameras. The same measure was passed in January, but the governor did not sign the...
Can I lose my job because of a DWI arrest?
Among the many questions we receive from potential clients, a number are concerned with the same thing: “Will I lose my job?” The answer depends on a number of factors, including your criminal history, your line of work and whether your job performance was...
Alleged drunk driver strikes police car in New Jersey
A Raritan woman has been charged in a drunk driving incident after allegedly running into a police car in the early hours of July 4. At approximately 2:49 a.m., the woman allegedly sideswiped a patrol car that was parked on the side of West Sylvania Avenue. The patrol...
Can I be charged for refusing a field sobriety test in New Jersey?
With the Fourth of July holiday weekend quickly approaching, we find it prudent to touch upon the dangers of drinking and driving. It should come as no surprise that there will be additional patrols across New Jersey highways this weekend. Independence Day is one of...
Alleged drunk driver in New Jersey faces multiple charges
Local police reported the detention of a 58-year-old Cranford man on June 14 on charges of DWI, disorderly conduct, resisting arrest and unspecified motor vehicle summonses. An appearance in court was pending as of June 24. Authorities stated that a silver 2005 Saturn...
New Jersey teen charged with underage DWI
An 18-year-old man is facing charges of underage driving while intoxicated and DWI after police allege that he drove his car into a parked school bus in Hillsborough Township shortly after 11 p.m. on June 19. Both the driver and a passenger suffered injuries in the...
Rockaway man charged with DWI in a school zone
New Jersey law allows authorities to seek enhanced penalties when a person is accused of driving while intoxicated in a school zone. Increased jail time, higher fines, lengthier license suspension periods and ignition interlocks are among the potential penalties...