Suspected Drunk Driver Hits Pole, Leaves Accident Scene
A Ramsey man was arrested and charged with driving under the influence after he reportedly hit a pole early morning on November 15, 2008 and then left the scene of the accident. According to this news report in the Times of Trenton, 22-year-old Andrew Cronin struck a pole on Franklin Corner Road at Princeton Pike and then left the scene of the crash. Police later located him and took him into custody. Cronin was also taken to an area hospital for treatment of undisclosed injuries.
It is illegal in New Jersey to drive with a blood alcohol level of 0.08 percent or above. If you are under the age of 21 it is illegal to drive with any alcohol in your system. If you have been arrested on suspicion of driving with a BAC of 0.08 or higher and have had prior DUI convictions, then you could face stiff penalties and even mandatory jail time. In New Jersey, there are no jury trials for DUI cases. All New Jresey DUI defendants are given the right to a trial before a judge only. The judge usually hears the case, listens to the defendant’s arguments and expert witnesses, and then renders a decision.
