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Breathalyzer Debate Leaves New Jersey DWI Cases in Question

By Lependorf & Silverstein

As the argument about New Jersey breathalyzers heads to the Supreme Court, thousands of New Jersey DWI cases are now in limbo. As reported previously on this blog, the Alcotest is headed to the Supreme Court to determine its reliability in measuring blood alcohol content (BAC) levels. In the meantime, thousands of convicted or charged drunk drivers? cases have been stayed, with these drivers free to drive until the Court passes down its decision. Though many would argue that having drivers who have been accused of DWI on the road is a public danger, they are forgetting the presumption of innocence that is at the core of the United States justice system. For those accused of DWI, the Supreme Court?s decision is eagerly awaited and even is providing them with much-needed time in which to strengthen their legal defense and prepare for New Jersey DWI proceedings...continue to full post

Full post as published by New Jersey Criminal Defense Blog on February 08, 2008 (boomark / email).