In New Jersey, the basic offense of driving while intoxicated (DWI) consists of operating a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08 percent or higher. If you have been arrested for a DWI in New Jersey, you need to consult a seasoned New Jersey DWI attorney as soon as possible. A DWI charge or conviction may lead to a number of serious consequences. You may lose your driver’s license, face hefty fines, and even go to jail. Not just that, but your professional and personal reputation may suffer as well. With many years of experience, you can trust that we will make every effort to protect your rights throughout the entire legal process. Last month, a New Jersey judge launched into a profanity-laced tirade against two New Jersey state troopers during a traffic stop. According to the complaint, two troopers spotted the judge’s vehicle pulled over and parked on the shoulder of the highway. The judge was asleep at the wheel in the front street. When…
New Jersey Judge Charged with DWI
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No SCOTUS Criminal Cases Today
The U.S. Supreme Court did not announce any opinions in criminal or habeas corpus cases today. It did decide Jennings v. Rodriguez, No. 15-1204, on bail for persons detained during immigration proceedings.
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"Can the Trump Administration Ban Bump Stocks?"
Jonathan Adler has this post at The Volokh Conspiracy. In part: At first it may seem that bump stocks can be covered because the definition expresslys include parts that can be used to turn a semi-automatic weapon into a fully...
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Antitrust Case Against Army Colonel Proceeds
An Army colonel and his wife face new antitrust charges in a $20 million bid rigging scheme. Col. Anthony Roper and also his wife Audra face procurement integrity fraud, bribery and obstruction of justice charges. Federal prosecutors indicted the Ropers last summer, and also a former defense contractor. That man, in addition to another retired army officer pleaded guilty last fall to conspiracy. The group planned to obtain $20 million in fraudulent contracts at Fort Gordon in Georgia. Prosecutors accuse Roper of steering contracts to the two men in exchange for about $200,000 in bribes. Roper is also accused of bid rigging. The new indictment reveals four specific instances of fraud between 2013 and 2015. Allegedly, Roper provided confidential bid information to the conspirators. Audra Roper also faces charges of being an accessory after the fact by lying to investigators. Prosecutors say she also submitted false documents to a grand jury. Los Angeles Antitrust Attorney When…
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M.D.Fla.: SW’s particularity had a reference back to “property connected with the above listed crime(s)” and that’s particular
Despite renting a hotel room in a false name, defendant had standing to challenge the search of the room because he rented it and he was sleeping there and had his stuff there. The search warrant was based on an … Continue reading →
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Done, Done, Dunn
Is Middlebury College unduly harsh in its discipline? That’s a matter of perspective, and a “permanent” letter in a college student’s file can be a deal-breaker for some purposes. Grad school, for example. And that means it could conceivably make it hard for Elizabeth Dunn to achieve her goal. Dunn told the Seven Days reporter that although they are applying to law school, they are not concerned with the discipline on their record hurting their chances of being accepted. Dunn said their backup plan is working in the Bronx public defender’s office. Who are the “they”? That would be Dunn, as she either prefers her special pronoun or has multiple people residing inside her head. Will law school still want her with a blemish on her undergrad record? Certainly some law school will. Empty seats are depressing. But what about that backup plan of working in the Bronx public defender’s office? Putting aside that there is no such thing, as…
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Why the Distinction Between Drug Dealing and Trafficking is so Important
Although most ordinary people talk about “drug crime” as if it were one giant part of criminal law, there are many important distinctions between different drug-related crimes. One of them is the difference between drug dealing and drug trafficking. Let us take the case of David Price, who faced life imprisonment after being found guilty of running an illicit drug empire. Drug dealing often happens on the streets when middlemen and low-level distributors try to offload the controlled drugs onto the street. They are the people who sell on a one-to-one basis or who provide small shopping facilities for drugs. This is a different crime from trafficking, which often includes international routes. The failure to make these distinctions clear has meant that many people are serving sentences that are longer than they would ordinarily be if the right procedure was followed. Why is the Distinction Between Dealing and Trafficking so Important? Continue reading
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CA8: Def has burden of showing illegal detention was “but for” cause of finding evidence
Defendant was a known drug dealer, and he was parked with his hood open. He said he was checking the belt on the engine. The officer was not prohibited from approaching the car and looking under the hood, too. Defendant … Continue reading →
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CA10: Consent was attenuated from alleged unlawful stop despite def’s real urgency to go pee
The government proved that defendant’s consent was attentuated from the alleged unlawful detention because the paperwork during the stop was given back. The district court considered the fact defendant complained she had to pee really bad. United States v. Ramos, … Continue reading →
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What Should I Do If Police Show Up to My Home With a Search Warrant?
You’re relaxing at home when suddenly there is a loud and unexpected knock on the door. It’s not a friendly neighbor or a girl scout selling cookies – it’s the police. They sternly tell you […] The post What Should I Do If Police Show Up to My Home With a Search Warrant? appeared first on Bloom Legal.
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PATRICIA DEL RÍO - DISCAPACIDAD COGNITIVA
La señora Patricia del Río a través de RPP se conectó con el sub director del Hospital Larco Herrera porqué un joven enfermo fue llevado al referido nosocomio al que lo llevaron dos personas en compañía de la miembros de la PNP pues en el anterior Hospital o Clínica en el que estaba LO BOTARON, seguramente peor que a un perro. El sub director de apellido Palacios DIO LÁSTIMA Y VERGÜENZA, el joven sufre de "discapacidad cognitiva, NO es una enfermedad sino una condición, el hospital no recoje personas atiende pacientes señaló al contestar las preguntas (el joven cuando lo botaron, se estaba lesionando así mismo), el imbécil del sub director al que deberían botar de inmediato, dijo que lo atendieron de inmediato y llamaron a la Defensoría del Pueblo, al momento de la entrevista que le hacía la señora Patricia del Río,…
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How Long Does a Power of Attorney Remain Valid?
A power of attorney remains valid until either 1) the principal dies or 2) the power of attorney is formally revoked. The principal is the person who created the power of attorney. Unlike other estate planning documents, a power of attorney is only valid while the principal is living. It can’t authorize an agent to take any actions after the principal’s death. Powers of Attorney Are Invalidated at Death If you have been granted a power of attorney by someone else, your powers are terminated at their death. You should not take any actions on that person’s behalf after they pass away, or you could run into legal trouble. For example, if you withdraw funds from the principal’s bank account while they are living, you are acting under the authority of the power of attorney. But if you withdraw bank account funds after their death, you are doing so without legal authority. To care for loved ones after you pass, you’ll need to use other estate planning…
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WSJ: When Illegally Obtained Evidence Can Be Used Against You
WSJ: When Illegally Obtained Evidence Can Be Used Against You by Joe Palazzolo: The digital age has accelerated carve-outs to a concept that most Americans take for granted: that evidence obtained in violation of the Constitution can’t be used against … Continue reading →
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The “Nazis” and Civil Society
Some view the New York Times as a sketchy resource, too often providing real estate on its op-ed pages for those who hold outlier, unfounded, factless views in support of social justice goals. Some, but not all. Why is it that whenever the NYT starts “recruiting different kinds of writers than we have traditionally” they’re always white and racist and kind of mean? They’ve never been well stocked with writers of color who are kindly intelligent—why not diversify with some of those? pic.twitter.com/FUUFHSfwOX — Steven Thrasher (@thrasherxy) February 27, 2018 It’s unclear, at least to me, what this means. Is the argument that Thomas Sowell should be a columnist? He’s black and intelligent. He can’t be racist, by some definitions. Maybe he’s not “kind” enough? But one reaction, which Cathy Young pointed out was the juxtaposition to the unhinged Trumpers, because nobody owns crazy, took things straight to the…
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How Dangerous Are Work Zones on Georgia Highways?
Work zones on Georgia highways can be hazardous and frightening places. Often, traffic slows suddenly, lanes become narrower and work vehicles and construction workers may end up in the highway. When you are in a work zone or a construction zone, you should slow down and be aware of careless drivers who rush through work zones, inattentive drivers who neglect to follow posted signs, people directing traffic or large construction vehicles. Sadly, workers and other drivers too often suffer deaths and serious injuries in the state’s work zones. According to Georgia Department of Transportation, 59 employees died in work zone incidents since records began in 1973. Many more drivers and passengers have died. Nationally, 67,523 crashes occurred in work zones in 2013. These work zone accidents represent 1.2 percent of all motor vehicle wrecks. About a quarter of these accidents resulted in injuries to the occupants of vehicles. Work zones on Georgia highways are dangerous…
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CA10: “affidavit established a minimally sufficient nexus between the criminal activity and the place to be searched.”
“Deputy Tucker’s affidavit established a minimally sufficient nexus between the criminal activity and the place to be searched.” Therefore, the affidavit shows probable cause. “The warrant was not based on an affidavit that ‘merely states suspicions, beliefs, or conclusions.’ Roach, … Continue reading →
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Motorhome Accident Leads to Injury Lawsuit Between Spouses
Despite being married for more than 40 years, an Illinois woman is attempting to sue her husband for personal injury compensation. In the case of Hand v. Hand, the wife claims that her husband’s negligence caused their motorhome to crash into a concrete wall, resulting in her injuries. The couple was in Indiana at the time of the accident, traveling back from a visit to Florida. Because the incident happened in a different state than the couple’s residence, an Illinois circuit court applied Indiana state law to the case, which would prevent the woman from suing her husband. However, an Illinois appellate court overturned that decision, stating that Illinois law applies in this case. Conflicting Laws The court’s decision on which state’s laws it would use in the personal injury case was vital in determining whether there could be a case. Illinois and Indiana laws conflict on whether spouses are allowed to bring lawsuits against each other: …
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New report suggests big increase in pedestrian fatalities in marijuana legalization states... but only by leaving out California
This new press release, headlined "No National Progress in Reducing Pedestrian Fatalities," details the finding of this new report by the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) which "projects nearly 6,000 pedestrians were killed in motor vehicle crashes in the U.S. in 2017, marking the second year in a row at...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MarijuanaLaw/~4/OnLhJ3cO5ss" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>
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Driving Permits During Statutory Summary Suspension
There have been far too many times where an evening of social gathering, fun, and laughter has turned into a night behind bars, as a result of drinking and driving. While the overall consumption of alcohol is not usually a cause for concern, drinking and then going behind the wheel is very problematic. During the period of statutory summary suspension, the offender may be able to obtain two different types of driving permits under strict supervision. Monitoring Device Driving Permit A first-time DUI offender who has not received a previous statutory summary suspension within five years, nor has been charged with drinking and driving in Illinois or in another state within five years, may be eligible for the Monitoring Device Driving Permit, or MDDP. The offender must have a Breath Alcohol Ignition Interlock Device, or BAIID, installed in his or her vehicle. If the driver’s license is invalid, or if driving under the influence caused death or great bodily harm, then the…
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Americans for Safe Access releases its latest analysis and report card on medical marijuana programs across United States
The advocacy group Americans for Safe Access regularly produces reports on the state of state medical marijuana laws, and this latest 2018 version of ASA's “Medical Marijuana Access in the United States: A Patient-Focused Analysis of the Patchwork of State Laws” now runs almost 200 pages. I recommend the report...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MarijuanaLaw/~4/A_hQSBOt-zU" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>
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