When police administer a breath test, they can accurately measure the alcohol level in a person's system. This can also be done through urine or blood tests, which are considered quite reliable. These tests can determine if someone's blood alcohol concentration (blood...
Congratulations to the Morris County Bar Association 2024 Criminal Practice Award Honoree
Congratulations to the Morris County Bar Association 2024 Criminal Practice Award Honoree Anthony M. Arbore, Esq. MCBA President Bethany A. Abele, Esq., presented the award at the 2024 Installation & Awards Dinner on June 13th! Anthony M. Arbore is a Partner of...
Are field sobriety tests reliable?
If the police give someone a breath test, they can measure the amount of alcohol in their system. This can also be done through urine tests or blood tests, and all of this is considered to be very reliable. It can tell if someone's blood alcohol concentration was over...
Will your driving mistakes affect your right to file a lawsuit?
Many New Jersey car crashes don't always lead t serious or lasting injuries, but a small fraction of them do. People hurt in a crash can usually file an insurance claim. You can potentially make a no-fault claim against your own personal injury protection (PIP)...
Staying alert for crossing deer
During autumn, motor vehicle accidents resulting from deer encounters are on the rise. New Jersey public roads are commonly paved through wooded areas, so failing to take precautions during deer season increases your chances of an accident. Your insurance may cover...
How can you prepare for a child custody hearing?
As a parent in New Jersey, it can be daunting when you have to attend a child custody hearing. You may be worried about what might happen and how it can affect your ability to have custody of your child. If you’re unfamiliar with the process, it can be even more...
What is New Jersey’s policy on ignition interlock devices?
DWI laws in the state of New Jersey have serious consequences for anyone who's convicted of driving while intoxicated. Even a single DWI charge could force you to install an ignition interlock device on your vehicle. This device won't make it impossible to drive if...
The first indicators of 2020 traffic data are not great
On the surface, many numbers around driving data seem to have seen four years of improvement. In reality, last year’s driving fatalities, on average, were up. In a review of the statistics released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Car And...
Why you shouldn’t take a polygraph test
Lie detector tests have become a staple of American justice even though there is little evidence that these devices work. Unfortunately, movies and television shows tell the public that if people are innocent, they will pass a lie detector test. The fact is that any...
Keeping the marital home after a divorce may make financial sense
When New Jersey couples divorce, they have tons of business to take care of. At the top of the list is the need to split up any assets that the couple has accumulated during the marriage. If the couple never had children and there are no or very few assets, the couple...