Alleged drunk driver strikes Atlantic City officer’s vehicle
In the early morning hours of March 7, a car struck the vehicle of an Atlantic City police officer. The car that caused the crash left the scene of the accident, but was stopped shortly afterward. The driver was arrested and charged with various offenses, including driving while intoxicated and assault by automobile. New Jersey […]
Defense attorneys in NJ are challenging reliability of alcotest data
In accordance with a Supreme Court Directive, the State established a centralized database of Alcotest results downloaded through a modem to the State of New Jersey Alcotest Inquiry Web Interface in an attempt to permit that individuals charged with DWI have access to centrally collected and maintained data on their own cases. However, it appears […]
New Jersey man charged with DWI after driving into creek
According to police, a 20-year-old resident of Union crashed the car he was driving into a Watchung creek. The young man was arrested and faces several charges, including driving while intoxicated. Police claim the man refused to take a breath test and that an empty alcohol container was found in the vehicle. Along with DWI, […]
New Jersey Supreme Court will consider standards for sentencing careless drivers to jail
The New Jersey Supreme Court has agreed to decide what standards should govern when deciding if a defendant convicted of careless driving should be given a jail sentence. The case pending before the Supreme Court involves an accident that occurred in February, 2010 when Dianna Palma stopped her SUV at a red light in Red […]
Improper drunk driving arrests come to light
It is an unfortunate fact that, at times, those hired to protect us take advantage of their position to gain an advantage in their careers at the expense of citizens. A recent news story highlights that it is not only New Jersey drivers who need to be vigilant about circumstances around a DWI arrest. A […]
