Thirty-eight years after the comprehensive reformation, reorganization and modernization of the New Jersey judicial system, the Municipal Court Judicial Conference took a long look at the Municipal Court system based upon the report of the Supreme Court’s Task Force on the Improvement of Municipal Courts. Keynoting the Conference, Chief Justice Robert Wilentz commented on the project’s importance, stating that, “despite the importance of these courts, their performance has fallen short of our standards of fair and efficient justice.
Category Archives: Articles
Articles Written About DWI/DUI Topics in New Jersey
Following is a compilation of articles and thoughts about DWI law in New Jersey as well as some insights into the legal process and New Jersey’s Municipal Courts.
Breathalyzer Follow up
Here is an update for those of our clients worried about prior convictions using Alcotest Breathalyzer Results.
Supreme Court Confirms Bad Breathalyzer Tests
Supreme Court Confirms Bad Breathalyzer Tests
DWI Checkpoints
Often DWI cases begin with a driver being stopped at what is referred to as a DWI Checkpoint.
New Jersey Law Journal
No matter how disconcerting it may be, it is time for change in our Municipal Court system
NJ municipal courts treat you like an ATM: Is it justice or a shakedown?
Designed for Failure The Asbury Park Press article published on June 10th , 2018 talks about how the current court system is set up to fail. The amount of flaws within the justice system are astonishing. Peter Lederman, DWI attorney in Monmouth and Ocean Counties, explains this further. He is quoted “Too much of a […]
GIMME SHELTER
Shelter can be a good thing under most circumstances. That is, however, unless driving home after consuming some adult beverage! Read about pulling over when intoxicated in New Jersey – are you safely off the road or operating a vehicle under the influence?
The New Jersey Veterans Diversion Program
A program to help eligible veterans with mental health challenges who are arrested for certain crimes in New Jersey receive treatment and support services.
Current New Jersey Expungement Law
Need a second chance? Are you one of the thousands of people a year in the State of New Jersey who have been arrested and/or convicted of an Ordinance Violation, Disorderly Persons Offense, or Indictable Offense? If so, you may be at a serious disadvantage in obtaining or keeping your employment and/or professional license or […]
