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Comment on A Glimmer of Hope for New Jersey’s “No Point Ticket.” by Richardson Law Legal Blog » “Gotcha” Removed from New Jersey’s No-Point Ticket

Sat, 24 Jul 2010 13:38:18 +0000

[...] points could result in adverse consequences. Then, there was a ray of hope. As I reported in my September 13 post, the New Jersey Supreme Court was hearing an appeal of the Patel decision. Maybe the court would [...]

Comment on License Suspension for Willful Violation of Motor Vehicle Laws by Richardson Law Legal Blog » How Much Trouble Are You In If You Break the Traffic Laws on Purpose?

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 12:51:46 +0000

[...] 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 because you could have your license suspended for doing so. Well, on July 13, 2010, the New Jersey Supreme Court issued a ruling on the appeal of that case. The Justices set forth standards that judges are to use when deciding whether (and how long) to suspend someone’s driving privileges. The relevant law authorizes this punishment for any “willful” violation of the state’s motor vehicle laws. In addition to ruling that this law applies to situations involving enhanced recklessness, the justices required that sentencing judges weigh, evaluate and note on the court record a number of factors before imposing a license suspension, including: [...]

Comment on What Happens If You Are Not a Big Enough Blowhard For The Breathalyzer? by Richardson Law Legal Blog What Happens if You Are Not a Big …

Richardson Law Legal Blog What Happens if You Are Not a Big … — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 22:18:46 +0000

[...] 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. …Continued [...]

Comment on Non-English Speakers Get a Break In Refusal Cases by Richardson Law Legal Blog » Non-English Speakers Dealt a Blow in DWI Refusal Cases

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 13:35:09 +0000

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Comment on Non-English Speakers Dealt a Blow in DWI Refusal Cases by Richardson Law Legal Blog » Non-English Speakers Get a Break In Refusal Cases

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 12:36:04 +0000

[...] 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 [...]

Comment on Trust Fund Tax Debt Means Big Trouble by Richardson Law Legal Blog » Can Income Taxes Be Discharged in Bankruptcy?

Richardson Law Legal Blog » Can Income Taxes Be Discharged in Bankruptcy? — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 12:32:26 +0000

[...] out from under an onerous tax burden by filing bankruptcy, either in a chapter 7 or a chapter 13. Trust fund penalties aside for unremitted payroll tax deductions, it is possible to discharge (wipe out) income taxes under certain circumstances. However, those [...]

Comment on Postponing Bankruptcy Is Not Always a Good Idea by Richardson Law Legal Blog » Debt Settlement Agencies Offer to Help, But with Pitfalls

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 17:27:36 +0000

[...] no one actually wants to file bankruptcy. In trying to avoid it, they make all sorts of mistakes, like raiding their pensions. However, another mistake is often the use of debt settlement agencies to negotiate deals with [...]

Comment on Student Loans Tougher to Discharge: “Undue Hardship” Examined by Richardson Law Legal Blog » Sometimes Student Loans Can Be Discharged

Richardson Law Legal Blog » Sometimes Student Loans Can Be Discharged — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 13:17:18 +0000

[...] bankruptcy suffering from financial hardship, what does this really mean? I discussed this issue in a post a few years ago, but a recent case in a Minnesota Bankruptcy court shows that this hardship can be proven, and [...]

Comment on How Badly Will Bankruptcy Affect Your Credit? by Bankruptcy Lawyer

Bankruptcy Lawyer — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 10:51:39 +0000

I agree with you. Many people often find that bankruptcy filing will trash them out but the truth is that it is the best way to get rid of financial disasters. Most of the times Bankruptcy filing is the safest way out in the world. I would like to thank you for highlighting this important issue. Great Job!

Comment on Where You Are Driving is Key in DWI/Refusal Cases by greenville sc bankruptcy lawyer

greenville sc bankruptcy lawyer — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 17:52:19 +0000

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