Many drivers are unsure of their rights when they arrested for driving while intoxicated. Can I refuse a breath test? Can I refuse a blood test? These are common and important questions in DUI cases, and a US Supreme Court ruling from last June gives us a clear and definitive answer to these questions. In […]
As reported by nj.com, former police detective Jake Pascucci has been sentenced to a year in County Jail for his part in a 2017 DWI fatality. Pascucci was off-duty at the time of the incident. The untimely death of a local woman is a tragic and unnecessary loss of life first and foremost. However, it is […]
Dram shop statutes in New Jersey are civil laws that may entitle victims of alcohol-related accidents to financial compensation for their injuries. While this is commonly associated with businesses or vendors irresponsibly serving alcohol to patrons, dram shop laws also apply to social hosts. It is important to note that within the context of a drunk […]
On September 22nd, 2017, 66-year-old Karen Borkowski was struck by a vehicle while crossing Ocean Boulevard in Long Branch. Borkowski was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident according to nj.com. The driver of the vehicle was off-duty police detective Jake Pascucci. As a result of this accident, detective Pascucci has pled guilty to […]
Following last month’s tragic deaths of two grandparents at the hands of a drunk driver, the debate over New Jersey’s drunk driving laws has resurfaced among lawmakers, residents, and the media alike. In the drunk driving accident in question, Frank Cabezas, 23, who had already had his license suspended for a previous DUI/DWI arrest, was once […]
In a recent NJ.com article, they ranked every New Jersey shore town by DWI arrests made per square mile. The statistics they used were the most recent available, based on the fiscal year of July 1, 2015, to June 30, 2016. Importantly, these rankings took into account all Driving While Impaired arrests, which include not […]
On Wednesday, April 5th, a Howell Township officer was in his patrol car enforcing the statewide crackdown on distracted driving known as “U Driver, U Text, U Pay” when his car was ironically struck by a driver who was reportedly using his phone to navigate without a hands-free setup. The driver, 80-year-old Gregory Nayvelt of […]
On Sunday, January 8, a 24-year-old Wall Township man allegedly rear-ended a car stopped at a red light. He is being charged with assault by auto, driving under the influence, being under the influence of a controlled dangerous substance, and possession of heroin with the intent to distribute. The accused, one Vincent Petrucelli, was […]
In New Jersey, driving under the influence (DUI/DWI) charge can be proven several ways to the court. Most commonly, prosecutors use blood alcohol content (BAC) evidence, obtained by breath tests, blood tests, or a urine test, to prove intoxication. Much less commonly, however, DWI prosecutions can be secured through witness testimony, specifically by the arresting […]
2017 promises to be a difficult year for Middlesex County NJ residents. The Police Chiefs Association of Middlesex County has endorsed a DWI and DUI checkpoint campaign across the county. Traffic stops will be set up to test for sobriety, apprehend intoxicated drivers, and generally discourage people from driving while under the influence of drugs […]
