With alcohol a factor in one in three traffic deaths across the U.S. each year, states are continuing to crack down on penalties for driving while intoxicated (DUI). New Jersey is one of these states, and a recent legislative amendment means that everyone convicted of DUI — even first-time offenders — will be required to install ignition interlock devices in their vehicles. Learn more about this and other recent changes to New Jersey’s DUI laws.…
When a long term jail sentence is unavoidable, the next best thing to escaping the sentence is planning for the sentence. If someone in the family is going to prison for decades, including a possible life sentence, the whole family will need to prepare themselves legally, emotionally, and financially. The time for planning is in advance of the final sentencing so that everyone has a smoother transition. Here are some things to do when a close family member is going to prison for life.…
A car accident is a scary experience and it can be hard to think coherently right after. While you might not know exactly what to do, there are definitely things you should not do. Here are some things you should avoid after going through a car accident:
Do Not Leave
You should not leave the accident scene until you are allowed by the law enforcement officer. This is the case even if you do not have any injuries or if you are not at fault.…
