In the state of New Jersey, you are legally drunk if your blood alcohol level exceeds .08%. However, you could still be charged with driving under the influence of alcohol regardless of what your blood alcohol level is. This is because you may still be too impaired to...
How does New Jersey help fight police brutality?
Police brutality has been an issue for as long as governments have authorized individuals to enforce the law. With the rise of digital communications, information about police violence has never been more readily accessible or easy to share. Growing awareness about...
How do third-party lawsuits tie to workers’ comp?
New Jersey law provides a no-fault system for workers' compensation benefits. The law provides protections for both workers and employers. An employee could file a claim without any requirements to prove negligence, and the employer garners some protections against...
What are the types of distracted driving?
One of the most causes of severe traffic accidents in New Jersey is distracted driving. Drivers who turn away their attention from the road to focus on other things for a few seconds risk causing a crash. And while in the past, changing the radio station was the...
The rights of defendants to challenge junk science
While science has accepted DNA testing as a generally valid form of evidence for all types of criminal cases, absolute accuracy is not always present. There have been multiple criminal cases where defendants have been convicted based solely on the evidence of DNA...
Could poor maintenance cause truck accidents?
Even with the many advancements in safety, truck accidents won't go away. Human error will always exist in some form, creating the risk of collisions on the road. Trucks traveling through New Jersey present significant hazards since a tractor-trailer could deliver...
What to do if a police officer pulls your vehicle over in New Jersey
Whether you are in New Jersey or elsewhere in the nation, having a police officer ask you to pull over to the side of the road can be an unnerving experience. You might be aware of something you have done wrong, such as exceeding the speed limit or allowing a broken...
