Posts Tagged ‘New Jersey DWI Lawyer’
All NJ DWI Cases Found Guilty Using the Alcotest machine 7110 that used a specific calibration temperature thermometer shall be thrown out
Submitted by New Jersey DWI Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. NEW JERSEY SUPREME COURT DECISION The New Jersey Supreme Court has ordered all NJ DWI cases in which a defendant was found guilty or plead guilty as a result of the introduction of the Alcotest machine 7110 that used a specific calibration temperature thermometer shall be thrown…
Read MoreI have an out-of-state DWI conviction, will it affect an in-state charge for DWI and possible conviction and extended license suspension?
Held v. New Jersey motor vehicle commission. New Jersey Superior Court appellate division decided October 24, 2018. Submitted by New Jersey DWI Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. I have a out-of-state DWI conviction and received a letter from the New Jersey MVC suspending my license as if I have a second or third prior conviction in state.…
Read MoreYour right to a speedy trial under New Jersey’s speedy trial case law.
I have been charged with a DWI and the question is how fast is the state required to provide discovery and or present the case to the municipal court judge for trial? Submitted by New Jersey DWI Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark The New Jersey appellate division reached this decision in October 12, 2018 case of State…
Read MoreProposed law would expand NJ’s DUI ignition lock program
Submitted by New Jersey DUI Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark TRENTON – A bill endorsed by the New Jersey Senate Judiciary Committee would expand the state’s DUI ignition interlock program. The device acts like a breathalyzer and won’t allow a car to start if the driver’s blood alcohol content is too high. Under current law, only repeat…
Read MoreSTATE V. OGDEN DECISION SEPTEMBER 9, 2018 DWI FOUNDATIONAL DOCUMENT APPEAL ARGUMENT
Submitted by New Jersey DWI Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. In this DWI appeal the defendant attempted to argue that the state’s failure to introduce the State Trooper’s Alcotest operating card at the time of trial was a violation of the NJ Supreme Court mandate of State v. Chun and as a result of state’s failure to comply with…
Read MoreAAA report shows drugged driving deaths are on the rise in NJ
Submitted by New Jersey DWI Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. Driving under the influence of drugs has increased significantly over the last decade in New Jersey.In 2015 and 2016, more drivers killed tested positive for drugs than alcohol. That hasn’t happened since 2007, according to a AAA Northeast report. “In New Jersey in 2016, 103 fatally injured…
Read MoreRestrictive Licenses… are they coming to NJ?
Answer: NO…. Not Yet! Submitted by New Jersey DWI Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. State Spotlight: Iowa becomes the 32nd All Offender State In March, 2018 Governor Reynolds signed HB 2338 into law. This Bill requires an ignition interlock device be installed on all motor vehicles operated by a person with a restricted or temporary license.The Bill…
Read MoreOut of state DWI and Instate Suspension
I possess a New Jersey driver’s license but was convicted of DWI/DUI in another state. New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (NJMVC) suspended my license and gave me a surcharge. Can I get out of the surcharge and is New Jersey allowed to suspend my license even though I was not convicted in New Jersey? Does…
Read MoreLegalization of marijuana and the effect on the New Jersey criminal and driving public.
With the changing of administrations in New Jersey, one of the greatest anticipated public policy changes will be the legalization of marijuana. Submitted by New Jersey DWI Defense Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. Numerous state representatives and senators have been pushing for the legalization of marijuana, both Republican and Democratic, for the last eight years without any…
Read MoreDriving While Suspended with Prior DUI? What you need to know…
Have you been charged with driving while suspended as a result of a DUI? How many prior DWIs have you been convicted of? Do you have two or more prior DWI conviction? Did you print guilty to a DUI with or without an attorney representing? Submitted by New Jersey DWI Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. All of…
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