With the recent legislative enactments legalizing the use, possession, and sale of marijuana, many of our clients have asked how these laws will impact DWI defense in New Jersey.
Tag Archives: Peter Lederman
Post-Conviction Relief in Municipal Courts
On March 24, 2022 I moderated a seminar for the Middlesex County Bar Association, speaking along with Judge Paul Endler and Prosecutor Mark Cintron. The topic was obtaining Post-Conviction Relief in the Municipal Courts.
Slip Slidin’ Away
By Peter H. Lederman Paul Simon wrote a catchy, yet profound song back in the 70s about how we sometimes get so far, but then somehow, well, never make it to the end. “Slip slidin’ away, slip slidin’ away … you know the nearer your destination, the more you’re slip slidin’ away.” I suppose […]
Do Justice, Love Mercy, Walk Humbly With the Lord … Redux
I was seated in a small, crowded, Somerset County municipal courtroom, located above the town’s police headquarters, surrounded by attorneys and the band of unfortunates summoned to appear that night. Having just waited in a narrow hallway to speak with the prosecutor, who sat at a conference room table surrounded by this town’s “finest,” I […]
Seminar Summary
On March 18, 2021, I was privileged to conduct a seminar along with several distinguished members of the Middlesex County Bar Association
Seminar Testimonial
This is a comment from one of Mr. Lederman’s colleagues after a seminar he gave on March 18th 2021. “You have not only devoted your life to represent DWI defendants, but you have spent much time educating other lawyers. I just wanted you to know that we appreciate the commitment you have made.”
UP IN A PUFF…REDUX
Recently in this column, I put forward the proposition that Municipal Courts, as we have come to know them, have changed dramatically with Covid and common internet use and that these changes would permanently affect the very nature of how these courts operate going forward.
Peter what you have done for me!
Mr. Lederman received an email testimonial from one of his clients this past weekend stating what Peter has done for him and his future.
Inside NJ municipal courts remade by the COVID-19 pandemic
During a normal session, most New Jersey municipal courts are bustling places.
Judges whirl through cases at something approaching auctioneer speed.
New Testimonial on AVVO
“We all make mistakes, and I made one back in December 2019. After the holiday party with my friends, I drove home, not realizing I had to drink more than I should.”