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New Jersey drunk driving bill pulled from consideration

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Drunk driving is a serious criminal law matter. Many people face drunk
driving charges in New Jersey every year, and the consequences of a conviction
can have long-lasting effects. These convictions can affect a person’s
work and social life. A one-time mistake of drunk driving can cost a person
financially, professionally and in many other aspects of their life.

A bill that was to make penalties tougher on first-time DUI offenders was
pulled from consideration this week in the New Jersey legislature. The
bill sponsor said it needs more work before it can be considered fully
effective if it becomes law. New Jersey already has strict drunk driving
laws, and implementing a new law might make it even harder for those convicted
of DUI to get their lives back on track after the incident.

The bill that was pulled would have forced those convicted of a first-offense
DUI to have an ignition interlock device installed in their vehicle. This
could have lead to more fees for a person convicted of drunk driving in
New Jersey. Although the bill would have reduced fines and license suspension
periods, it likely would have included fees to lease an ignition interlock device.

If a person’s career is dependent on a vehicle, having a DUI conviction
can hurt their career or possibly result in them being fired. Because
of the consequences associated with a DUI conviction it might be wise
to formulate a rigorous criminal defense. An experienced New Jersey criminal
defense attorney might be able to help those facing DUI charges.

Source: The Star-Ledger, “N.J. bill requiring motorists convicted of drunken driving to wear device
is pulled by lawmakers
,” MaryAnn Spoto, June 21, 2012

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