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...
Month: April 2020
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...