Anyone caught driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol faces significant consequences. The stakes are high for any driver, but they are exponentially higher for individuals who hold a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). When operated by someone who is intoxicated, large vehicles and dangerous cargo present a serious risk. Understanding the legal landscape can […]
DUI Checkpoints in New Jersey: Know Your Rights and Responsibilities
Driving under the influence (DUI) checkpoints, also known as sobriety checkpoints, are an important tool used by law enforcement agencies in New Jersey to combat drunk driving and ensure road safety. While these checkpoints serve a crucial purpose, it’s essential for drivers to understand their rights and responsibilities when encountering them. This article aims to […]
Off-Duty Police Officer Charged with DUI and Leaving Scene of Accident
A law enforcement officer was arrested while off-duty this past September on DWI charges and fleeing the scene of an accident. Saddle Brook Police Department Officer Arrested Following Drunk Driving Crash in Bergen County Attilio Dente, 39, a patrol officer with the Saddle Brook Police Department, was arrested by deputies of the Bergen County Sheriff’s […]
What To Do if Your Employer Finds Out About Your DUI
A DUI charge can lead to many legal consequences, including fines and potential jail time. But, in addition to the troubles you may be facing in the legal system, it could also affect your employment. Even if you avoid jail time and are able to schedule each of your court dates around your work schedule, […]
Former MLB Star Johnny Damon Arrested for DUI in Florida
Retired Major League Baseball star, Johnny Damon, and his wife, Michelle Mangan-Damon, are making headlines after the couple was arrested for resisting arrest with violence during a DUI stop in Windermere, Florida. On Friday, February 19, 2021, at approximately 1:30 a.m., the former Red Sox and Yankees baseball star was pulled over by police after […]