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 […]
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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.
Confirmation Bias
Sometimes a well-intentioned police officer may experience something known as confirmation bias.
New DWI Penalties Being Considered
New DWI penalties are being considered by the New Jersey Legislature which will expand Interlock use as a result of DWI convictions for all offenses.
The Conversation Continues…
OP-ED: Peter Lederman talks about expressing opinions in The NJ Law Journal about the New Jersey Municipal Court system.
In A Perfect World
OP-ED: The recommendations of the Subcommittee on Judicial Independence in the New Jersey Municipal Courts will not do enough to remedy systemic problems.
Select Your DWI Attorney as Soon as Possible
by Peter Lederman, Esq. When you have received a Summons for Driving While Intoxicated, it’s important to retain the right lawyer. This should be someone who knows the law, thoroughly understands police DWI investigative procedures such as field sobriety testing, breath testing, and blood testing, understands what it takes to achieve the client’s goal and […]
What’s going on here!
Recently I have had many “what’s going on here” moments. If you follow the news, you know what I mean. But some of those thoughts come to mind with regard to New Jersey Municipal Courts.