Defendant's silence at dwi stop cant be used against him at trial State v. Stas (A-14-11; 068060) 9-12-12
The use of defendant's silence as substantive evidence of his guilt and for the purpose of assessing his credibility violated his federal constitutional privilege against self-incrimination, and his state statutory and common law privilege against self- incrimination. Given the prominent role that defendant's silence played in his conviction, the error was clearly capable of producing an unjust result and warrants a new trial. R. 2:10-2.
Mobile app for NJ Criminal and Traffic Statutes now available for IPhone
Useful for police officers, attorneys, prosecutors, judges for quick access to New Jersey Criminal and Traffic statutes.
For IPhone, take IPhone, hit apps, and then search "njlaws"
On Computer, go to ITunes, then search in ITunes store the word "njlaws"
For other SmartPhones, Androids, etc, Go to
Type in search vercammen
Click install
- This App contains a detailed list of NJ Criminal and Traffic statutes as well as informative articles. The Mobile app also has Directions to NJ Courts.
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