Penalties for Drunk Driving, N.J.S.A. 39:4-50

Hudson County authorities have charged a Nissan Titan operator with Driving While Intoxicated, per nj dot com. News reports claim North Bergen cops responded to the area of Tonnelle Avenue and 54th Street for a crash report. Authorities allege the crash occurred as the pickup truck travelled south on the four-lane road near 54th Street. Responding officers arrived to find four vehicles involved in a collision and six injured individuals, per the news. The Hudson County Regional Collision Investigation Unit and North Bergen cops claim the motorist struck a northbound Nissan Murano. Authorities also claim the Titan pushed the Murano into two other vehicles. The investigation is ongoing. This balance of this page will set forth the penalties for drunk driving in New Jersey.

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Penalties for Refusal to Submit to Breath Test, N.J.S.A. 39:4-50.4a

Penalties for Refusal to Submit to Breath Test, N.J.S.A. 39:4-50.4a, New Jersey, Alcotest, Walk and Turn Test, One-Leg Stand Test, Nystagmus Test Procedures, Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus, Vertical Gaze Nystagmus, standardized field sobriety tests, Driving While Intoxicated, DWI, Driving Under the Influence, DUI, Atlantic County, Bergen County, Burlington County, Camden County, Cape May County, Cumberland County, Essex County, Gloucester County, Hudson County, Hunterdon County, Mercer County, Middlesex County, Monmouth County, Morris County, Ocean County, Passaic County, Salem County, Somerset County, Sussex County, Union County, Warren County, criminal defense, traffic ticket, juvenile, attorney, lawyer

Hoboken cops charged an electric scooter operator, and he is now facing, among other offenses, penalties for refusal to submit to breath test. One cop claimed he saw the gentleman appear unsteady and staggering while unlocking the scooter. After failing to stop the gentleman from boarding the scooter, however, the cop followed him in a cruiser.

The scooter travel up to 18 miles per hour, per the news. The cop saw the operator allegedly appear as if he was going to lose control of the scooter.

Later, the gentleman allegedly failed a field sobriety test. Furthermore, he refused to provide breath samples at the station. Consequently, the cops charged him with DWI, refusal to submit to breath test, and reckless driving.

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Penalties under New Jersey Law for Driving While License Suspended, N.J.S.A. 39:3-40

Penalties for Driving with License Suspended, N.J.S.A. 39:3-40, New Jersey, Motor Vehicle Commission, MVC, Department of Motor Vehicles, DMV, suspension, revocation, forfeiture, restoration, license restoration, Atlantic County, Bergen County, Burlington County, Camden County, Cape May County, Cumberland County, Essex County, Gloucester County, Hudson County, Hunterdon County, Mercer County, Middlesex County, Monmouth County, Morris County, Ocean County, Passaic County, Salem County, Somerset County, Sussex County, Union County, Warren County, criminal defense, traffic ticket, juvenile, attorney, lawyer

This interactive grid provides the sentencing ranges for Driving While License Suspended in New Jersey. It does not, however, include collateral consequences of a Driving While License Suspended conviction. Moreover, all this is for informational purposes only. It is not presented for the purpose of providing legal advice and does not constitute an offer to represent you. Results may vary depending on your particular facts and legal circumstances. If you need legal assistance please contact and hire a lawyer. Before making your choice of attorney, you should give this matter careful thought. The selection of an attorney is an important decision.

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Terroristic Threats During a State of Emergency, N.J.S.A. 2c:12-3

Terroristic Threats During a State of Emergency, N.J.S.A. 2c:12-3, Atlantic County, Bergen County, Burlington County, Camden County, Cape May County, Cumberland County, Essex County, Gloucester County, Hudson County, Hunterdon County, Mercer County, Middlesex County, Monmouth County, Morris County, Ocean County, Passaic County, Salem County, Somerset County, Sussex County, Union County, Warren County, criminal defense, drunk driving, traffic ticket, juvenile, attorney, lawyerDid you know the Attorney General of New Jersey upped the ante for the state’s COVID-19 Coronavirus crackdown? Indeed, Gurbir Grewal has singled out six individuals for coronavirus threats to cops. And his office has charged four with Second Degree Terroristic Threats During a State of Emergency pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2c:12-3. Among them, a woman in Belleville. But a report from NJ dot com offers scant detail on what brought police into contact with this alleged offender. Instead, it begins with the conclusory opinion that she would likely only have faced charges for shoplifting, obstruction and resisting arrest. And seemingly for good measure the report throws in additional charges of aggravated assault on an officer, two counts of throwing bodily fluid at an officer, and terroristic threats during a state of emergency. Read More

Disorderly Conduct, NJSA 2c:33-2

disorderly conduct, NJSA 2c:33-2, Atlantic County, Bergen County, Burlington County, Camden County, Cape May County, Cumberland County, Essex County, Gloucester County, Hudson County, Hunterdon County, Mercer County, Middlesex County, Monmouth County, Morris County, Ocean County, Passaic County, Salem County, Somerset County, Sussex County, Union County, Warren County, criminal defense, drunk driving, traffic ticket, juvenile, attorney, lawyer, covid19, coronavirusIf you follow the news about the COVID-19 Coronavirus and the cops, then read on. Cops in Wharton, New Jersey, charged a man with Disorderly Conduct, contrary to NJSA 2c:33-2, and other offenses. The cops claim it all began with the drunken man knocking on doors of various houses. Additionally, they claim he wore a hospital mask and gloves while in this drunken state. While trying to contact a friend or family member to take the drunk man home, they claim he tried to grab an officer’s phone and yelled profanities at the cops. Furthermore, after arresting him, the man allegedly began to kick and spit at the cops. Moreover, they claim he said, “I hope you all catch coronavirus and die.”

Consequently, the cops charged him with disorderly conduct, contrary to NJSA 2c:33-2. Additionally, they charged him with resisting arrest and throwing bodily fluids at officers. Read More


Maintaining a Nuisance, N.J.S.A. 2c:33-12

Maintaining a Nuisance, N.J.S.A. 2c 33-12, New Jersey, covid19, coronavirus, Atlantic County, Bergen County, Burlington County, Camden County, Cape May County, Cumberland County, Essex County, Gloucester County, Hudson County, Hunterdon County, Mercer County, Middlesex County, Monmouth County, Morris County, Ocean County, Passaic County, Salem County, Somerset County, Sussex County, Union County, Warren County, criminal defense, drunk driving, traffic ticket, juvenile, attorney, lawyerDo you have questions about New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy’s Executive Order 107? Without getting into its various nuances, it Orders all New Jersey residents to stay at home. Naturally, this directive includes exceptions. For example, it does not apply to essential retail businesses. Additionally, it does not apply to obtaining goods or services from essential businesses. Furthermore, it excludes seeking medical attention. Like the previous Executive Orders, this one seeks to reduce the rate of community spread of COVID-19, or to #FlattenTheCurve in the parlance of our times. Thus, Gov. Murphy cancelled gatherings of individuals, such as parties, celebrations, or other social events. And for enforcement, the statute that prohibits one from Maintaining a Nuisance, under N.J.S.A. 2c:33-12, provides the cops with at least one tool. Read More

False Public Alarms, NJSA 2c:33-3

False Public Alarms, NJSA 2c:33-3, New Jersey, covid19, coronavirus, Atlantic County, Bergen County, Burlington County, Camden County, Cape May County, Cumberland County, Essex County, Gloucester County, Hudson County, Hunterdon County, Mercer County, Middlesex County, Monmouth County, Morris County, Ocean County, Passaic County, Salem County, Somerset County, Sussex County, Union County, Warren County, criminal defense, drunk driving, traffic ticket, juvenile, attorney, lawyerIf the daily news about the COVID19 coronavirus pandemic has caused you alarm, then read on. Hanover, NJ police recently charged a woman with False Public Alarms, NJSA 2c:33-3, with allegations related to the novel coronavirus. The cops had begun investigating a woman after a one-car motor-vehicle crash earlier in March. The cops suspected she was operating the motor vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicating substance. During questioning, the woman allegedly became belligerent. But news reports do not elaborate on how she acted belligerently. They only repeat the allegation that she breathed on one officer despite his order to stop. Read More

New Jersey Attorney General Last Drink DWI Directive 2007-2

Last Drink DWI Directive 2007-2, New Jersey Attorney General, N.J.S.A. 39:4-50, Atlantic County, Bergen County, Burlington County, Camden County, Cape May County, Cumberland County, Essex County, Gloucester County, Hudson County, Hunterdon County, Mercer County, Middlesex County, Monmouth County, Morris County, Ocean County, Passaic County, Salem County, Somerset County, Sussex County, Union County, Warren County, criminal defense, drunk driving, traffic ticket, juvenile, attorney, lawyerWhat do you get when cops investigate and arrest other cops? If it involves a DWI arrest, the New Jersey Attorney General Last Drink DWI Directive 2007-2 will come into play, as with any other DWI arrest. Last weekend, Ventnor City cops arrested a veteran Atlantic City cop for alleged driving under the influence and reckless driving. The A.C. cop was allegedly driving a gold 2004 Hyundai when he allegedly rear-ended another vehicle. The alleged collision occurred at a stop light near the Ventnor City-Atlantic City border. News reports claim the A.C. cop smelled of alcohol, had bloodshot eyes, and exhibited difficulty walking and standing. Additionally, news reports indicate the A.C. cop failed all his standardized field sobriety tests. But the NJ dot com report did not reveal how the Ventnor cop instructed and demonstrated how to perform the tests. Likewise, the report did not reveal how the A.C. cop allegedly performed on the tests. Read More

Failure to Maintain Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance Coverage, N.J.S.A. 39:6B-2

Failure to Maintain Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance Coverage, N.J.S.A. 39:6B-2, New Jersey, Atlantic County, Bergen County, Burlington County, Camden County, Cape May County, Cumberland County, Essex County, Gloucester County, Hudson County, Hunterdon County, Mercer County, Middlesex County, Monmouth County, Morris County, Ocean County, Passaic County, Salem County, Somerset County, Sussex County, Union County, Warren County, criminal defense, drunk driving, traffic ticket, juvenile, attorney, lawyerIf the cops in New Jersey ever charged you with failure to maintain motor vehicle liability insurance coverage, then read on. Indeed, on a recent Friday afternoon, a Morris County man drove into a grocery store. But he did not merely drive into the parking lot. Additionally, he did not merely drive into a drive-thru. Instead, he drove into the actual store. Furthermore, news reports claim he drove up the curb and into a brick wall that houses grocery carts in front of the store. The crash, however, did not cause any injuries to anyone. Moreover, cops claim they found heroin and drug paraphernalia in the vehicle. Read More


Kidnapping, N.J.S.A. 2c:13-1

Kidnapping, N.J.S.A. 2c:13-1, New Jersey, Atlantic County, Bergen County, Burlington County, Camden County, Cape May County, Cumberland County, Essex County, Gloucester County, Hudson County, Hunterdon County, Mercer County, Middlesex County, Monmouth County, Morris County, Ocean County, Passaic County, Salem County, Somerset County, Sussex County, Union County, Warren County, criminal defense, drunk driving, traffic ticket, juvenile, attorney, lawyerNew Jersey State Police recently charged three people for an alleged kidnapping and robbery, per social media. And it all began last December in Cumberland County. One evening a few days before Christmas, the purported victim left his home with a friend. During the departure, two masked men allegedly appeared. Brandishing handguns, the anonymous assailants accosted the victim and the friend. But they directed the friend to leave. And she complied. Nothing in the news release, however, indicates the friend reported any of this to police. Next, the men allegedly commanded the victim to hand over the cash in his possession. And he complied. Additionally, the aggressors allegedly forced the man to return into his home. And he complied. But the victim had no additional money to give the men. Thus, they allegedly forced him to drive at gunpoint to an ATM machine. And he complied. Read More