If you drove faster than the speed limit, you probably had someplace you wanted to be. Getting pulled over for a traffic citation can create an additional sense of urgency. You might be so eager to move on from the encounter that you don't really look things over...
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Can you get a DWI while under the legal limit?
Don’t assume that you can only get charged with a DWI if your Blood Alcohol Concentration is over the legal limit of 0.08%. Many people do make this assumption and they’re shocked when blowing a 0.07% doesn’t instantly get the case dropped. Isn’t it legal to drive at...
Could a car crash send you into bankruptcy?
How quickly can life change? If you’re in the car, all it takes is a split second. Someone could cross the center line and hit you while sending a text, or they could run a red light because they’re intoxicated. It often happens so fast that there is no way to slow...
What factors can impact a criminal sentence?
When a person realizes that they are likely going to be convicted of a crime, their thoughts might turn to what type of sentence they will face and whether they will end up being incarcerated or not. Because this is such a big part of the criminal justice process,...
Can you move with your child after a divorce?
Freedom of movement often feels like a fundamental right in the United States. If you want to leave the city, the state or even the country, you can. Maybe you already live hundreds of miles from your hometown. Even if you haven’t moved at all in the last decade, the...
What are the aggravating factors in DUI cases in New Jersey?
You probably know that you shouldn’t drive while your blood alcohol concentration is at .08% or greater. You may not know, though, that having an extremely high BAC could result in aggravated penalties, as could several other factors. Common factors in aggravated DUI...
What determines whether you go to jail for a New Jersey DWI conviction?
Naturally, receiving a jail sentence is one of the top concerns of most DWI defendants in New Jersey. Spending time in jail disrupts your entire way of life. You may lose your job, and your relationships will likely suffer as well if you must face jail time. New...
The risk of waiting until you’ve healed to sue an at-fault driver
The injuries you suffer in a serious car crash might affect you for years to come. One mistake people make after a crash is to settle their insurance claim or personal injury lawsuit too early. The costs that you incur can continue to accrue for months or longer after...
Why should you work with a criminal defense attorney?
Many people who are facing criminal charges will consider representing themselves at some point. Given all the information available to them at the touch of a button on a computer, they often wonder why they shouldn't just handle their own case -- but there are many...
You can fight a DWI with the right help in New Jersey
If you’re accused of driving while intoxicated, one of the things you may want to do is to challenge the evidence that is allegedly available against you. Your attorney is skilled in doing this and will walk you through the process, but it’s still a good idea to know...