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...
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...
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...
Problems with roadside drug tests
New Jersey residents may want to look at wrongful drug convictions in other states as cautionary tales. Some states have been using roadside drug tests to test suspicious substances. Now, more news is breaking that these tests have resulted in several wrongful...
Why is it important to hire a lawyer in a criminal defense case?
You have been arrested. Maybe you spent the night in jail. Maybe you are still there because you cannot afford the bail the judge set for you. You're tired and scared. Most of all, you want to make this whole thing go away as soon as possible. Before you plead guilty,...