We’ve already seen it happen just across the Hudson: That failed attempt by local government to control individual choice, namely Mayor Bloomberg’s effort to limit the size of soft drinks dispensed at local eateries and restaurants in New York City. That legislation ran up against stiff resistance, yet could something…
There is no dispute that the Christmas and New Year’s Day holidays are a time of great celebration for families, friends and neighbors all across the Garden State. Yet, even those in the know are sometimes surprised by the number of New Jersey motorists who find themselves on the receiving…
For anyone who has not been through the ordeal of a DWI arrest and court case, please understand that it is often not only a potentially costly exercise, but can sometimes be an embarrassing event in one’s life. For most people in the Garden State, driving while intoxicated is something…
In what could be referred to as a case of “bussing while intoxicated,” a Garden State school bus driver not long ago pleaded guilty to operating a school bus loaded with children while she was apparently under the influence of alcohol in November 2011. As many people can surely understand,…
While some might say that a single DWI or drug DUI conviction could hardly influence the course of a person’s entire life, it certainly isn’t out of the ordinary to find that a one-time drunk driving arrest and conviction has, to some extent, impacted some aspect of an individual’s personal…
Having defended hundreds of motorists accused of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, my colleagues and I believe that anyone who is charged with a traffic infraction, civil offense or criminal action deserves the right to fight those charges in a court of law. Here in the Garden…
Every week, hundreds of motorists — both residents and non-residents — are pulled over in the Garden State for any number of moving violations or motor vehicle infractions. These offenses can range from serious offenses down to what many people might describe as inconsequential or even petty infractions. But even…
Any time a driver is pulled over by the police, the episode can certainly be an unsettling and even an intimidating experience to the individual behind the wheel. The mere presence of a patrolman at one’s driver’s side window can result in a person looking nervous and perhaps even acting…
As DWI and drug DUI defense attorneys, the legal team at my firm has made it their job to represent those Garden State drivers who have been charged with operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, doctor-prescribed meds, and even illegal substances (also known as controlled dangerous…
Being drunk and acting drunk can be two different things. As New Jersey trial lawyers and specialists in defending motorists accused of driving while intoxicated, I and my staff of experienced attorneys understand the law and how it may apply to individuals who have been charged with DWI or drug…