Wayne Criminal Law Blog
Determining liability after a multi-car accident
The largest multi-vehicle accident involved 194 vehicles and was two miles long. New Jersey residents may never be involved in something like that, but they may nonetheless be in a crash involving three or four drivers, and in such cases, it's important to know what...
Does age affect my tolerance?
At an age where you’ve had years to experience drinking, it’s fair to assume that you know your tolerance. You may even think you know what your limits are per drink. But those who indulge in moderation may not realize that their tolerance has been slowly decreasing...
Don’t start 2020 with a DUI
People may be looking for a fresh start in 2020. However, doing so could be difficult if one gets a DUI over New Year’s. Whether someone is driving home from a New Year’s Eve party or the alcohol didn’t ware off from the night before, the consequences could be dire if...
Life under New Jersey’s new DWI law
A major shift in New Jersey law took place earlier this month, but most state residents have not felt its effects. Those most likely to have felt its impact are those who have been pulled over by police, then arrested for driving while intoxicated and convicted of...
What should you do after an automobile accident?
Automobile accidents fall under the category of issues that you are acutely aware of but never expect to happen to you. Nobody imagines that a car crash will interrupt their daily commute. Unfortunately, accidents are a common issue both in New Jersey and across the...
Times investigation uncovers flaws with alcohol breath tests
More than 1 million Americans are arrested for drunk driving each year after being subjected to a battery of tests that try to determine if their blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is above the legal limit of 0.08%. One of the first tests involves the use of a...
Engineers say yellow traffic lights should shine longer
Between green-for-go and red-means-stop, traffic lights pass through the under-appreciated yellow light. Motorists might assume the time these lights stay yellow is fixed by federal or New Jersey law, or by the laws of physics, or by societal norms. In fact, that...
Actions leading to domestic violence arrests in New Jersey
A domestic violence arrest often caps a mountain of personal challenges. It is not likely to improve things. People arrested on suspicion of this serious offense often decide they need help and start reaching out. The immediate legal questions can be a good place to...
How to address a friend’s abusive relationship
Abusive relationships can be complicated. When one suspects a friend is suffering from domestic violence at the hands of their significant other, it can be hard to know what actions one should take. It's not often their place to intervene in a friend's relationship,...
Why seniors are most at-risk for slip-and-fall accidents
Slip and falls can happen to people of any age group. However, it’s seniors that are most affected by falls. Things like medications and physical conditions can affect a person’s stability, increasing their risk for a fall. Research shows that falls send nearly...
