While it is certainly never a good idea to get behind the wheel after having a few drinks, there are times when even if you have only had one or two drinks you may be stopped by a police officer on suspicion of driving while intoxicated. If this happens to you, it's important to not [...]
Second DUI Offenses Facing criminal charges of a second DUI offense is a serious situation to be in. The penalties for a second DUI conviction are more serious and the effects of these are long-lasting. Additionally, it can be more difficult to avoid a conviction for a second DUI because judges and prosecutors may consider [...]
If you are suffering from a serious personal injury you sustained during a car accident, a car accident lawyer in Phoenix residents trust may be able to assist you. While many accident victims are understandably more focused on their healthcare than finding a qualified attorney, the expertise a personal injury lawyer can provide may be [...]
This article shares some great advice from Phoenix motorcycle accident attorney, Aaron Crane from Cantor Crane in preventing fatal motorcycle accidents. Riding a motorcycle is a thrilling experience. You can ride without the confines of another type of vehicle. You can get through smaller spaces when you are on a motorcycle, but you can also [...]
This article shares some great advice from Phoenix car accident attorney, Aaron Crane from Cantor Crane regarding what kind of lawyer you should retain after being in an accident. Car or motorcycle accidents can be very scary and stressful for the people involved, especially if there are injuries that have occurred. It is important that [...]
The Appellate Division has issued an opinion which has implications for any case involving a warrant-less motor vehicle stop. In State v. John Bennett, (App. Div. Docket No. A-6044-10T4; unpublished), the Court ordered the suppression of evidence obtained when a police officer opened the Defendant’s car door to speak to the driver. The Court held [...]
Our previous post on this matter can be found here. In a move that should come as a surprise to very few, a federal judge in Newark has dismissed the products liability suit filed against the manufacturer of the Alcotest, New Jersey’s DWI breath-testing instrument. … Judge Linares found that the Plaintiffs were seeking an [...]
Recently, I had a case in which a young woman in her early twenties was involved in a collision with a parked car. It was late at night, and the young woman was confused by the lights of other vehicles. She did what she was supposed to do and called the police following the accident. [...]
I am deviating from the topic of DWI law today to address something very important that is about to happen in Municipal Courts across New Jersey. Finally, the Municipal Court Conditional Dismissal is here! Here is what you should know about it: Who is eligible? What is required? What types of offenses are ineligible? Is [...]
There has not been nearly as much press or interest in the Alcotest challenge that has been going on in New Jersey District Court as there has been regarding the Supreme Court Chun hearings. On April 16, 2013, suit was filed in District Court in Newark on behalf of all New Jersey defendants convicted of [...]