Can I Still Bankrupt a Debt if the Creditor Gets a Judgment Against Me?

Steven J. Richardson | July 26, 2010

Many clients come to me after having been sued by one or more of their creditors, and they are concerned that it is too late to do anything about that particular debt.   I would have to say, though, that in the vast majority of cases, a debtor can still wipe out that debt.   However, the [...]

How Much Trouble Are You In If You Break the Traffic Laws on Purpose?

Steven J. Richardson | July 22, 2010

I have written before about why it is a bad idea to break the traffic code “willfully” (such as to drive with full knowledge that your license is suspended or that you have no insurance),  by discussing the ruling of the New Jersey appellate court in the case of State v. Moran.  Basically, it is [...]

What Happens If You Are Not a Big Enough Blowhard For The Breathalyzer?

Steven J. Richardson | July 19, 2010

The title of this post sounds funny, but it can cause problems for people that are arrested for drunk driving in New Jersey.  The breathalyzer used here is the Alcotest 7110, and it is a rather sophisticated machine.  After being given two (2) breath samples, it spits out a report that sets forth your Blood [...]

Non-English Speakers Get a Break In Refusal Cases

Steven J. Richardson | July 15, 2010

I had written in a previous post that when it came to getting a driver to understand that he or she is obligated to give breath samples when arrested for DWI, with no right to counsel or protection from self-incrimination, non-English speakers were out of luck.  The police had no duty to make sure that [...]

Maximum for Jail Time Set for Traffic Court Convictions

Steven J. Richardson | July 12, 2010

It is fairly rare for jail time (incarceration) to be meted out as part of a traffic court sentence, but it does happen.  What is even rarer is where there is an accumulation of jail time for various offenses that adds up to a rather long stay.  How much time can you rack up?  Well, [...]