Illegal police search yields suppression of gun evidence
The New Jersey Supreme Court recently suppressed handgun evidence that resulted from a warrantless search of a house following a report of domestic violence. The Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution guarantees the right of people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers and effects against unreasonable police searches and seizures. The privacy […]
A bad news ruling for a New Jersey school zone DWI offense
The New Jersey Supreme Court recently took a liberal view of the 1000 foot school zone DWI offense. A driver who is convicted of drunk driving within 1000 feet of school property is subject to enhanced penalties. A first offense of drunk driving in a school zone requires a fine ranging from $606.00 to $1,006. […]
A bad news ruling for a New Jersey school zone DWI offense
The New Jersey Supreme Court recently took a liberal view of the 1000 foot school zone DWI offense. A driver who is convicted of drunk driving within 1000 feet of school property is subject to enhanced penalties. A first offense of drunk driving in a school zone requires a fine ranging from $606.00 to $1,006. […]
Atlantic County judge throws out refusal offense
The requirement that New Jersey motorists submit to the taking of breath samples for chemical analysis to determine blood alcohol concentration stems from the New Jersey Implied Consent Statute, N.J.S.A. 39:4-50.2. The law authorizes punishment for those who refuse to provide breath samples when arrested for drunk driving. The arresting officer must have probable cause […]
Atlantic County judge throws out refusal offense
The requirement that New Jersey motorists submit to the taking of breath samples for chemical analysis to determine blood alcohol concentration stems from the New Jersey Implied Consent Statute, N.J.S.A. 39:4-50.2. The law authorizes punishment for those who refuse to provide breath samples when arrested for drunk driving. The arresting officer must have probable cause […]
