June, 2020 | The Law Office of Blair R. Zwillman

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...