On behalf of Law Office of Jack L. Stillman, P.A. | Feb 27, 2020 | Dui/dwi
A breathalyzer test may be a part of the evidence used against an accused driver facing drunk driving charges. A breathalyzer test showing that the accused driver’s blood alcohol (BAC) content level is above the legal limit may form the basis of drunk driving charges....
On behalf of Law Office of Jack L. Stillman, P.A. | Nov 5, 2019 | Dui/dwi
Judges in New Jersey and Massachusetts dismissed more than 30,000 drunk driving cases in just 12 months because of unreliable breath tests according to New York Times reporters. The newspaper investigated the use of breath-testing devices by police officers, and they...
On behalf of Law Office of Jack L. Stillman, P.A. | Jun 5, 2019 | Dui/dwi
Although New Jersey motorists who are accused of drunk driving often believe that they will automatically face serious consequences, there are certain defenses that can result in an acquittal. In very rare circumstances, affirmative defenses may be utilized. However,...
On behalf of Law Office of Jack L. Stillman, P.A. | May 9, 2019 | Dui/dwi
When a person in New Jersey is in ketosis, his or her liver uses fat to create fuel. This process creates acetone that is expelled from the body as isopropyl alcohol each time a person breathes. The isopropyl alcohol may inflate a person’s blood alcohol content,...
On behalf of Law Office of Jack L. Stillman, P.A. | Oct 26, 2018 | Dui/dwi
New Jersey is one of many states that have legalized medical marijuana, and the number of states that have legalized recreational use of the drug has been expanding as well. With the increase in legal use of marijuana and the problem of prescription drug abuse, the...
On behalf of Law Office of Jack L. Stillman, P.A. | Aug 28, 2018 | Dui/dwi
Drug-impaired driving is increasing in New Jersey and across the U.S., according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. As a result, the agency is launching a new campaign to raise awareness about the issue. The initiative will run through Labor Day,...
On behalf of Law Office of Jack L. Stillman, P.A. | Jun 18, 2018 | Dui/dwi
The state of New Jersey imposes many different penalties against those who drive while impaired on drugs or alcohol. Those who are under the age of 21 may lose their license for up to 90 days and be ordered to complete up to 30 days of community service. They may also...
On behalf of Law Office of Jack L. Stillman, P.A. | Mar 21, 2018 | Dui/dwi
If you drive for about an hour north of Manalapan, you’ll come to East Orange, New Jersey. The city is one of several where a municipal judge Wilfredo Benitez presides.According to news reports, the jurist was found passed out in his silver BMW at a little past...
