The Law Office of Blair R. Zwillman
  • Home
  • About
    • Blair R. Zwillman
  • Practice Areas
    • Criminal Defense
      • DUI/DWI
      • Drug Crimes
      • Assault And Battery
      • Gun And Weapons Crimes
      • Vehicular Homicide
      • Sex Crimes
      • White Collar Crimes
      • Identity Theft
      • Juvenile Law
    • State Criminal Defense
    • Federal Criminal Defense
    • Parole And Probation
    • Expungements
  • Testimonials
  • Blog
  • Contact
Select Page

What is the penalty for vehicular homicide in New Jersey?

On behalf of The Law Office of Blair R. Zwillman | Jun 21, 2020 | Criminal Law

When someone dies as a result of what New Jersey law defines as “reckless driving,” the state considers it “death by auto” or “vehicular homicide,” which is a second-degree crime. To qualify as reckless, the driver must consciously disregard substantial risk by...

What is ‘assault by auto’ in New Jersey criminal law?

On behalf of The Law Office of Blair R. Zwillman | Jun 21, 2020 | DWI Defense

In New Jersey, when a driver is accused of causing injuries to another person in a DWI car accident, they generally are charged with assault by auto. This is a unique legal that you may not have heard of before. What exactly is an assault by auto? The crime of assault...

Recent Posts

  • Are you in the spotlight for an embezzlement investigation?
  • What should I do if I’m arrested for drug trafficking?
  • By the numbers: Drunk driving in New Jersey
  • 3 potential defenses against a DWI charge in New Jersey
  • What is the penalty for vehicular homicide in New Jersey?

Archives

  • January 2021
  • November 2020
  • September 2020
  • August 2020
  • June 2020
  • August 2019

Categories

  • Criminal Law
  • DWI Defense
  • Firm News

RSS Feed

Subscribe To This Blog’s Feed

Talk To A Lawyer Today To Discuss Your Case

From our offices in Morristown, we serve clients throughout New Jersey. Schedule a free consultation by calling or emailing us today.

The Law Office of Blair R. Zwillman

Morristown Office

55 Madison Ave.
Morristown, New Jersey 07960

Phone: (973) 869-5973

Map & Directions
  • Follow
  • Follow
Review Us

© The Law Office of Blair R. Zwillman. All Rights Reserved.
Disclaimer | Site Map | Privacy Policy
Business Development Solutions by FindLaw, part of Thomson Reuters