There are several types of evidence that the prosecutor may use in a DWI case to prove that a defendant was in fact driving while intoxicated. Besides the results of chemical tests (blood, breath, or urine tests), the prosecutor may use testimony from the arresting officer as well as the police report to prove that the defendant failed field sobriety tests (FSTs).
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Arrests of Non-Criminal Undocumented Immigrants in N.J. Has Nearly Doubled
It is now widely known that arrests of undocumented immigrants in the United States have been much higher under the Trump Administration. In fact, in the first half of 2017, arrest rates were nearly 40 percent higher compared to the first half of 2016.
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When Is a DWI Checkpoint Illegal in New Jersey?
The legality of DWI checkpoints is a controversial topic since many legal scholars believe they violate the Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, which protects against illegal searches and seizures. But the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in 1990 that DUI checkpoints are legal because the dangers of drunk driving justify the brief intrusion.
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USCIS Streamlines Process of Obtaining Work Authorization and Social Security Number
Federal Appeals Court Rules Immigration Authorities Must Consider Ability to Pay When Setting Bond
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that immigration judges and the Department of Homeland Security must consider an immigrant’s financial resources when setting bond. This is a major win for undocumented immigrants since there have been multiple reports of people being incarcerated for several years simply because they could not afford to pay bond.
Trump’s At It Again: New Travel Ban Affects 3 Additional Countries
President Trump has issued a new travel ban that restricts or bars immigration from eight countries. A report from ABC News points out several key differences between the most recent ban and the travel ban that went into effect in June—for instance, three more counties (North Korea, Venezuela, and Chad) will be affected by the new ban, restrictions on Sudan have been lifted, the specific limitations and restrictions vary by country.
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