Month: December 2021

When a New Jersey resident is pulled over for suspected drunk driving it can be scary and stressful. A DUI is taken seriously by New Jersey law enforcement and if a person is convicted of a DUI, they can face penalties that affect them for many years. Because of the serious nature of a DUI charge, a defendant will want to get in tough with an attorney as soon as possible. They can offer a number of potential defensive strategies. Improper police stop. In order for an officer to pull someone over they have to see them do something wrong. If a driver was obeying the speed limit, not swerving and obeying all traffic laws it may be possible to assert that the police did not have reasonable suspicion to pull them over. Field sobriety test protocols. Police must follow certain protocols when administering a field sobriety test. If officers engage in disrespectful or overly intimidating behavior the test results may be thrown out. Also, field sobriety tests are just one evidence component, and a person cannot be convicted on just that test. Medical conditions. There are certain medical conditions that can affect a breathalyzer test. Fatigue or neurological conditions […]

Dogs are our furry companions who provide us with unconditional love. They are still animals, though, and we must understand that even seemingly friendly dogs may feel threatened at times and lash out. If you are attacked by an animal, it is good to know where New Jersey law stands on dog bites. The facts on dog bites Dog bites can cause serious injuries, disfigurement, infection and emotional trauma. Sadly, they are a common occurrence. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that 4.5 million people each year are bitten by a dog. Dogs may bite when they are sick or feel threatened, but they can also bite when they are playing roughly or are engaged in other everyday activities. You might be bitten by a strange dog, but even dogs who are familiar with you can strike when you least expect it. When are pet owners responsible for dog bites? New Jersey law states that if a dog bites someone on private property, or in a lawfully public place, and that bite causes injuries then the dog’s owner is responsible for the dog’s actions. This means that the owner is generally legally liable for the damages incurred […]