Police use of high-tech devices raises profound questions about the ability of individuals in a free society to flourish, no less survive, when under constant observation by the state.
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New Jersey State Bar Association 2015 Convention
NJSBA EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT On May 14, 2015 I am speaking again at the State Bar Convention as part of the Municipal Court Section Bench-Bar presentation. This seminar involves Judges, Prosecutors and Defense attorneys who discuss the most pressing issues facing the Municipal Courts of New Jersey. As might be imagined, a lively discussion arises from […]
New Article by Peter Lederman – Sausage and Statutes
New article “Sausage and Statutes – People shouldn’t see how either is made” relevant to New Jersey work license proposal.
Interlock Devices Bill
Updates on Interlock Devices April 2015 – The possibility of significant revision to the New Jersey statute involving Driving While Intoxicated, took an abrupt turn at the last moment, when Governor Christie conditionally vetoed amendments to the DWI law which had been adopted by the Assembly and Senate. The legislation provided for continued driving privileges […]
Sausage and Statutes: People shouldn’t see how either is made
Sausage and Statutes is a critique of a proposed New Jersey law centering on expanded use of BAIIDs or “breath alcohol interlock ignition devices.”
Gravity: An analogy as to why a unified court system is necessary
Published in the New Jersey Law Journal, Peter Lederman wrote “Gravity” as an analogy to discuss why a unified court system is necessary.
NJ DWI Work License Proposal Update
The progress of proposed legislation in the New Jersey State Legislature involving ignition interlock devices and driving privileges.
Whither Municipal Courts?
In the article Whither Municipal Courts, Peter Lederman discusses why we should consider incorporating them into a unified system in New Jersey.
Conditional Driver’s Licenses
The sentencing structure in New Jersey DWI cases may change dramatically in the near future with the proposed laws which would potentially ease the burden of license suspension in DWI cases, when drivers install interlock device in their cars.
Pending Legislation on Restricted Work Licenses
During the recently ended Legislative Session, a proposed law allowing for driving privileges after DWI conviction with the installation of an Interlock device was nearly adopted.