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 […]
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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.
Update on DWI Issues Currently before the New Jersey Supreme Court
Cases that may have a profound effect upon DWI law January 2014 — Various interesting issues are now before the New Jersey Supreme Court. These cases will probably be resolved within the next few months. They may have a profound effect upon the law involving Driving While Intoxicated. The first cases involves the question of […]
DWI Legislation Almost
The New Jersey State Senate and almost passed the Assembly during the last Session, when issues were raised about how this law would work.
Field Sobriety Testing: Intro
Field sobriety testing for DWI is a crucial element in DWI prosecution and defense. Initially, field sobriety testing serves as the best method by which an investigating officer can ascertain whether the “reasonable cause” referred to in NJSA 39:4-50.4 exists, which in turn […]