Repeat DUI Offenses Could Become Fourth Degree Crimes in NJ
Yesterday, the Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee voted in favor of increasing repeat penalties for driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI). The bill would make it a fourth-degree crime to drive under the influence more than once in a 60-day period. That means a person charged with multiple DUIs could face up to […]
A Second DUI Charge is Slated to Become a Criminal Offense in New Jersey
The proposed DUI law, was approved by the Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee and released to the full assembly to address issues raised by the recent arrest of Anderson Sotomayor in Vineland for allegedly driving while intoxicated on five separate occasions between April 9, 2012 and May 16, 2012. The Vineland police asked a […]
Precedent Set in New Jersey Cyberbullying Case
The sentencing for an ex-Rutgers student accused of videotaping his roommate in their college dorm took place last week. Prosecutors allege that the taping led to his roommate’s suicide. The ex-Rutgers student, Dharun Ravi, faced up to 10 years in prison for his alleged crimes, but he was sentenced to 30 days. He must also […]
Multiple Drunk Driving Offenses: Three or More DWIs
A New Jersey man made headlines after being charged with five DUIs in five weeks. This individual also had a history of drinking violations. His license had only recently been reinstated, and his driving privileges had been suspended 23 times since 1989. Though most individuals do not get charged with drunk driving multiple times in […]
Was Your DWI Traffic Stop Legal?
In the last blog post, we discussed DWI traffic stops and when officers can pull you over for DWI. There are also specific rules about what officers can and cannot do after they pull you over. If they fail to follow those rules, you may be able to ask the court to dismiss your case. […]
