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Reader Calls DUI Laws , “Another money grab by NJ”

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“Another money grab by NJ. Who rents these devices? It’s not the social drinker with .08 that gets snagged that’s the problem. But more importantly, the press fails to report that the NJ conviction rate is so high because drivers do NOT have the right to a jury trial since its a non-criminal offense .(But you can still get sent to jail by one of those hack appointed municipal court judges). It’s an unfair system that is a cash cow for NJ. If you look at Massachusetts , drivers may opt for a jury trial. As such, the conviction rate is considerably less because the prosecutors will plea bargain any “marginal” arrests down to a negligent operation charge. But hey it’s NJ and it’s all about the money just like the dumb laws that double speeding fines if it’s a 65 mph zone.”

3 thoughts on “Reader Calls DUI Laws , “Another money grab by NJ”

  1. The purpose of enforcement should be compliance, not cash . But in nj it’s all about th money. Where else can you plead “unsafe driving” to certain offense for the small sum totalling $500 which spares you the points. So your insurance company can’t bend you over with surcharges
    Id like to see a public website where you can look up a license plate owners insurance co. I agree keeping address private. But I’d like to report these doughbags with tinted glass, PBA or FOP shields that drive reckless but can flash a family PBA a card or their tin to get A pass

  2. How about you dont drink and drive. Problem solved.

    With Uber and Lyft there is no excuse. The penalties arent stiff enough. Cant wait till they lower it to 0.04.

  3. Thank God this problem will all go away with the legalization of marijuana..
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    HaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHa.
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