On December 20, 2017, a school bus driver named Angel Colon was driving a school bus transporting approximately 20 kids to a private school. A Lakewood, NJ police officer responded to a road rage report incident involving the school bus and another car. According to the police, as the officer...

In this recently published blog, I discussed the legal consequences for underage drinking in New Jersey. Not only is underage drinking rampant in New Jersey but also underage drinking and driving. Regardless of the age of the driver, driving under the influence is a significant legal offense. (more…)

If you’re like most drivers in New Jersey, it’s hard to imagine getting by without the freedom to hit the road on four wheels. But if you’re facing DWI charges—even if it is your first offense—it is likely that your driver’s license will be suspended. (more…)

There are several types of evidence that the prosecutor may use in a DWI case to prove that a defendant was in fact driving while intoxicated. Besides the results of chemical tests (blood, breath, or urine tests), the prosecutor may use testimony from the arresting officer as well as the...

Even when there are no aggravating circumstances, being charged with DWI is a very serious matter, and a conviction could impact your career, relationships, and financial security. But when circumstances exist that aggravate or enhance DWI charges, the penalties can be much more severe. (more…)