A man was arrested after a crash that resulted in a fire. Police accused
the man of drunk driving in New Jersey before crashing into a tractor-trailer.
The truck was parked on the side of a highway, but it isn’t clear
why. The man was taken to the hospital where police say he was treated
for minor injuries and underwent blood alcohol testing.

When people are arrested, it is important that they understand their rights.
In a situation where there is an accident on top of an arrest, the issues
surrounding an accident could be confusing to everyone involved. Sometimes
people are arrested without real evidence that they did anything wrong.
If they say or do anything in front of police or investigators after their
arrest it might be used to seek a conviction at trial.

Speaking with an experienced criminal defense attorney in New Jersey might
be a wise decision for those facing charges. Even if a person isn’t
formally charged with a crime but has been placed under arrest, they might
be wise to speak with an attorney. An attorney can help the person understand
their rights and help prevent the person from incriminating themselves
or having their rights violated.

When a person is accused of unlawful activity that results in damage or
injuries to another person, as in this case, the charges the person might
face could have harsher consequences if they are convicted. It is important
that all authorities in a criminal case stay within their boundaries to
prevent a wrongful conviction.

Source: Patch, “Drunk Driver Behind Wheel in Car Fire Crash, Cops Say,”
Jessica Mazzola, March 4, 2013

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