About Judy Malmon, J.D.
Judy Malmon has blended law and writing throughout her career. She got her J.D. from University of California, Davis and practiced elder and disability law in California and Minnesota. She honed her writing by drafting appellate decisions in a nationwide class action, writing blogs for law firms, and writing for Westlaw. She loves digging into everyday legal questions, deciphering the complexities of law, and telling personal stories.
Articles written by Judy Malmon, J.D.
What Happens When You Get a DUI as a Commercial Driver?
You face a CDL disqualification and revocation of your hazardous materials endorsement if you get a DUI as a commercial driver. There is a one-year suspension for a first DUI with no hardship license, and a lifetime ban for a second DUI. In a commercial motor vehicle (CMV), there is a lower 0.04% BAC limit. The Federal Motor Carrier FMCSA regulations require employer notification for any moving violation or major offense, even for a personal vehicle DUI. Drivers can face employment termination …
Can I Be Arrested for Swearing at a Police Officer?
You cannot be arrested just for swearing at a police officer unless it constitutes fighting words or disorderly conduct. Under the First Amendment, protected speech does not extend to inciting violence, obstruction of justice, or disturbance of peace. If you are facing criminal charges for verbal abuse, public profanity, or rude gestures, you may have a freedom of speech legal defense. You can file a civil rights claim under Section 1983 for unlawful arrest, police retaliation, use of excessive …
Key New Jersey Employment Laws Workers Should Know
Key New Jersey employment laws you should know include the NJFLA for family leave, CEPA whistleblower protections, NJLAD hostile work environment and discrimination law, WHSA, and minimum wage and hour laws. Employers are liable for wrongful termination and workplace retaliation against those in a protected class. With at-will employment, employers can fire workers for unprotected reasons, unless it breaches the employment contract. Contact a lawyer to recover back pay, unpaid wages for …
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