Category: Traffic Violations
No one enjoys being pulled over by the police. A traffic stop can be inconvenient and stressful. However, knowing your rights and responsibilities during a traffic stop in New Jersey is crucial when you see those lights flashing behind you. In New Jersey, a law enforcement officer can pull you over if they have “reasonable […]
Every traffic violation in New Jersey corresponds with a specific number of “points,” which are applied to your driver’s license. These points are recorded with the NJ Motor Vehicle Commission. Motor vehicle violation points can have long-term consequences, such as extra fees and even revocation of your license. In this article, our experienced Ocean County […]
No one enjoys seeing blue lights in their rear view. However, it is likely that most drivers will be pulled over by a police officer at some point in their lifetime. Knowing what to do during a traffic stop in New Jersey is very important, as it may spell significant implications for the outcome of […]
After numerous car accidents, some of which led to deaths and serious injuries in Lakewood Township, New Jersey, officials in Ocean County are increasing police patrols in Lakewood to identify people driving under the influence (DUI) and those committing other motor vehicle violations. In an announcement on Monday, Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph Coronato said the new strategy will begin […]
Law enforcement officials in Piscataway are currently working to identify a driver who was involved in a hit-and-run accident that left a 15-year-old girl seriously injured. The driver reportedly struck the young female victim with their car at approximately 8:30 p.m. on Monday, August 21st, at the intersection of New Brunswick Avenue and Cedarwood Drive in Piscataway. The […]
The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office recently conducted a coordinated Safety/Enforcement Initiative with local police departments, county officials, and the New Jersey State Police on County Route 539, the results of which were over 100 tickets issued for traffic violations and two arrests for drug possession. CR 539 is a two-lane highway that travels from southeast to northwest in […]
At William Proetta Criminal Law, our DUI defense attorneys pride themselves in beating driving while intoxicated charges in New Jersey. DWI defense is a niche area of law that requires a great deal of skill and experience pertaining to standardized field sobriety testing (SFST’s) and the Alcotest (New Jersey’s Breathalyzer). New Jersey has the reputation […]
We recently represented a client who was charged with a DWI and Refusal after State Police allegedly found her on the shoulder of the Garden State Parkway intoxicated. If convicted, our client would receive a mandatory suspension of upwards of 15 months and be required to install an ignition interlock device in her vehicle. Refusal […]
According to this recent NJ.com report, officers in New Brunswick were alerted to a stolen 2008 Kia SUV. At the time, the vehicle was near Neilson Street and Paterson Street and being followed by its owner in a red Volvo. In an attempt to elude the Volvo, the driver of the stolen Kia tried to turn […]
Brick Police were able to track down the suspect in a serious hit and run accident that took place earlier in the week, by using EZ-Pass toll records and surveillance video. The defendant, a Bayville man, was charged with critically-injuring another man in a Monday rush-hour and then fleeing the scene, according to police. Police had surveillance video […]