Steve | April 30, 2009
In New Jersey, individuals stopped for drunk driving have their blood alcohol level tested by an Alcotest Breathalyzer. One of the key prerequisites the courts have imposed on the acceptance of these test results as proof of intoxication is that the police officer must observe the driver for at least 20 uninterrupted minutes prior to [...]
Steve | April 27, 2009
On April 16, Governor Corzine signed “Kyleigh’s Law” (a series of amendments to N.J.S.A. 39:3-13.2a, 39:3-13 and 39:3-13.4, named after a 16-year-old girl who was killed in a car accident involving a teen driver) which will require holder’s of special learner’s permits to display decals on their cars, so that police officers may identify them [...]
Steve | April 24, 2009
Much has happened in the last week regarding the laws surrounding searches and seizures by police officers, one in which federal law followed the lead of established New Jersey decisions regarding searches of motor vehicles, and one in which state law changed to follow a federal standard (the continuation of the execution of a search [...]
Steven J. Richardson | April 21, 2009
E-mail has been a staple of communication in America for years, especially with households now having at least one computer which, chances are, is a laptop. It is quick, convenient, and extremely useful. However, those that use it should be aware of the privacy issues. Many people do not think about it, and when they [...]