Wayne Criminal Law Blog
Fatal accident rate the highest with sports cars, subcompacts
Residents of New Jersey may be hurt in an accident to a greater or lesser degree depending on the type of vehicle they were driving. Some models provide more protection than others, and according to a study from iSeeCars.com, sports cars and subcompacts are among the...
New Jersey drug investigation leads to 4 arrests
Police in New Jersey say that a 31-year-old Paterson man and a 30-year-old Paterson woman, who were taken into custody on May 6, were running a drug manufacturing and distribution operation out of the 4th Avenue apartment they shared. The two are being held without...
Distracted drivers more likely to crash in highway work zones
Drivers in New Jersey can become distracted for any number of reasons. They may use their phone, adjust the radio, eat and drink or even converse with a passenger. There's no questioning that distracted driving is dangerous. Sending a text, for example, takes about...
DUI Investigations Are Complex
Even though DUI cases are some of the most common criminal cases, they're actually quite complex. Most DUI cases involve gathering a significant amount of scientific evidence. An officer who lacks training or fails to follow procedures may make critical errors in the...
Understanding the horizontal gaze nystagmus test
When people are stopped in New Jersey on the suspicion that they are driving under the influence of alcohol, the officers may ask them to perform several standardized field sobriety tests. One of these tests is called the horizontal gaze nystagmus test, which is a...
The most unsafe vehicles on the road
Thanks to advancements in safety technology, vehicles sold in New Jersey and across the United States are safer than ever before. In fact, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 36,560 people were killed in U.S. traffic accidents in 2018,...
Facts about the safe following distance rule
From rush hour traffic and road construction delays to careless drivers and accidents, commuters in New Jersey and throughout the country face many challenges daily. One way motorists can reduce their chances of having an accident on busy roadways is by keeping a safe...
Slow drivers can be dangerous too
Speeders in New Jersey may get a lot of criticism, but slow drivers can be just as dangerous in some situations. If a driver is holding up traffic by going too slow in the left lane, cars may start dangerously passing on the right lane. Other dangers of slow driving...
Use of Apple CarPlay linked to slow driver reaction times
Driving in New Jersey, as elsewhere, requires quick reaction times. Everything from phones and radios to food can pose a distraction, though, and decrease that reaction time to a dangerous level. A study from IAM RoadSmart has found that one of the most dangerous...
Drug possession and penalties in New Jersey
An investigation conducted by the Mercer County Sheriff's Department, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Trenton and Hamilton police resulted in the issuance of search warrants for two Trenton homes. During the raid, police claim to have seized an array of...
