DUI Ruling in NJ Makes National Headlines

In a case decided this week, the New Jersey Supreme Court held that when police officers invoke New Jersey’s implied consent law, and request a breath sample from a motorist they suspect was driving while intoxicated, officers must inform the motorist of the consequences of refusing the test. Further, if the person does not speak [...]

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On July 13th, 2010, posted in: Criminal Law by

PAULA's to be Expunged (Finally)

An amendment to the Iowa Public Intoxication law takes affect today (7/1/10), and now makes PAULA convictions eligible to be expunged. House Study Bill 643 was passed earlier this year and amends Iowa Code Section 123.46, which relates to Public Intoxication. Previously, only Public Intoxication convictions were eligible to be expunged. Now, a person convicted [...]

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On July 1st, 2010, posted in: Criminal Law by