Dan Matrafajlo

28
NOV
2018
Red Light Ticket

Did You Really Get a Ticket for Avoiding a Red Light?

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Somewhere you remember someone warning you. However, it seems a bit preposterous that you could get a traffic summons just because you decided to avoid a red light. Ridiculous or not – it’s something that has just become your new reality. Here’s what happened to a recent client...
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14
NOV
2018
DWI Conviction

How Important is this New Case Invalidating Alcotest Results?

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No doubt you’ve already heard the news. This week, the New Jersey Supreme Court unanimously ruled that more than 20,000 DWI charges are invalid due to errors in calibrating Alcotest breath test devices.  A whole lot of defendants are likely sighing in relief. After all, the...
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14
NOV
2018
Leaving the Scene of an Accident

Failure to Yield for Pedestrians Can Result in a Ticket

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You are driving to lunch through downtown Elizabeth one afternoon when you come across a pedestrian crosswalk. You slow down but don’t stop. You didn’t see the pedestrian to the far right who evidently stepped off the curb and into the marked crosswalk, expecting you to stop and...
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07
NOV
2018
Criminal Mischief Charge

Child Passenger Safety Laws: Critical Facts

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Nothing is more important to a parent than the safety of a child. Every parent wants their children to be safe while riding in an automobile, especially in the event of a crash. While parents can’t always prevent car accidents, they can help prevent child injuries by knowing the...
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31
OCT
2018
Criminal Court

Are You Accused of Driving While Your License was Suspended?

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A few months ago your driving privileges were suspended. Nevertheless, you need to get to work, and your ride seems to have forgotten to pick you up.  The desire to drive yourself compels you to take the chance, so you grab your keys, run to your car, turn the key, and start to...
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12
SEP
2018
Non-Standard Field Sobriety Test

What in the World are Non-Standard Field Sobriety Tests?

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You have just enjoyed a night of partying with your friends but make the unwise decision to get behind the wheel to drive home. You are pulled over by a New Jersey police officer. The officer suspects you have had a few too many and should not be driving. You are asked to exit...
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05
SEP
2018
DWI Attorney Dan T. Matrafajlo

Appealing a DWI Conviction: See What Happened Here

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No doubt you already know that driving while intoxicated (DWI) can saddle you with some serious consequences. It just takes a second to review  N.J.S.A. 39:4-50 of the New Jersey Statutes to get a basic understanding of the legal definition. In New Jersey, DWI is a traffic...
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29
AUG
2018
Breath test

Refusing a Breath Test: What It Can Cost You

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You may have been down this road before. However, whether it’s your first DWI stop or your third, there’s something you really should know. Refusing a breath test can cost you. Ironically, it might hurt you more than you expect. Put yourself in this situation. You and your...
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22
AUG
2018
Suppressing Evidence

What You Should Know about Suppressing Evidence

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You might already have some inkling about how suppressing evidence can help you. In some cases, it could be your only hope that the court is coming back with a “Not Guilty” verdict. However, there are rules when it comes to asking the judge to suppress evidence. And, an...
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08
AUG
2018
Improper Passing in New Jersey

Probationary Driver License Violations: What You Need to Know

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Just about everyone remembers what it’s like to get behind the wheel for the first time.  For a teenager, it often represents an exhilarating experience. For the parents, it may mean a cause for anxiety. All things considered, the concept of probationary driver licenses doesn’t...
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