Blog Posts - DUI/DWI
What Is The Best Possible Outcome When Facing Second DUID Offense In NJ?
Facing a second Driving Under the Influence of Drugs (DUID) offense in New Jersey is a serious matter with potentially severe consequences. Unlike a first offense, which might be met with relative leniency, a second offense signals to the court a pattern of behavior that the legal system aims to...
Continue ReadingDefending Against DUI Charges in New Jersey: Steps to Take
Navigating the treacherous waters of a DUI charge can be daunting, especially in New Jersey, where the laws are strict, and the penalties are severe. If you find yourself facing such charges, it is crucial to understand your rights and the role of a criminal defense lawyer in this process....
Continue Reading3 Ways You Can Get a DWI For 'Sleeping It Off' in Your Car In NJ
While sleeping in your car instead of driving home after having a few drinks may seem like a responsible choice, the state of New Jersey views this choice differently. Here are three ways you can still get a DWI for “sleeping it off” in your car in New Jersey. 1....
Continue ReadingHow Many DWI Breath Tests Do Officers Conduct Annually?
Before arresting you for driving while intoxicated, officers must have probable cause that you are doing something unlawful. Probable cause is a comparatively high legal standard that requires officers to have reasonable grounds for making an arrest. Therefore, they cannot arrest you on impulse or intuition. If you fail a...
Continue ReadingCan You Refuse A Breath Test?
When a police officer suspects that a driver may be driving while intoxicated, they will likely administer field sobriety tests along with a breath test. While you can refuse to submit to a breath test, there will be consequences. What is a breath test? A breath test measures how much...
Continue ReadingWhat do you know about DUI penalties?
After getting your first DUI, you have a lot of concerns to address. For instance, how far back does a drunk driving charge set you financially? MoneyGeek breaks down various drunk driving costs. Understand how your financial health changes after your encounter with New Jersey law enforcement. License fees If...
Continue ReadingBeware of DWI and DUI Around the Holiday Season
The fall and winter holiday season is approaching fast. While the holidays are a time to celebrate and relax with loved ones, they also bring danger for drivers and passengers. Holidays in the United States have a much higher rate of drunk driving than other days throughout the year. What...
Continue ReadingPossible Causes of Breath Test False Positives
In many cases, a positive result on a breath test is enough to land you behind bars. Since this is a key piece of evidence, you would expect that it is unfailingly accurate. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. According to WebMD, a problem with the test itself could...
Continue ReadingAre You Eligible For The DUII Program?
Getting a DUI in New Jersey can impact your life significantly, potentially disrupting your career and even affecting your personal relationships. Fortunately, a variety of resources can facilitate course correction and help you get your life back on track. One resource you may draw upon is the Driving Under the...
Continue ReadingCan You Be Charged With DWI If Your Bac Is Below The Legal Limit?
As more bars and restaurants start to open up in New Jersey, people may be imbibing a couple drinks at happy hour or taking a date out to a nice meal and a bottle of wine. However, this does not mean that police in the state will not continue to...
Continue ReadingNew Jersey’s DWI Laws Are Strict
In lots of respects, New Jersey’s laws against drinking and driving or driving while drugged are strict. A person living in or around Haddon Township, including people in Atlantic City and Camden, should be well aware of what these laws are and should also know the possible penalties for driving...
Continue ReadingWhat should I keep in mind when facing a DWI charge?
When you see the flashing lights of a police car in your rearview mirror, the panic can immediately set in. Maybe you knowingly got into your vehicle after a few too many drinks. But it’s also possible that you believed you were sober enough to drive or that you truly...
Continue ReadingCan You Refuse A Breathalyzer Test In New Jersey?
Being stopped by a police officer who suspects you may be driving while intoxicated can be a scary and intimidating situation. The protocols can be confusing, and many people do not understand their rights in this situation. It’s important to know your rights and be able to protect yourself in...
Continue ReadingHow to Handle a DUI Charge in NJ
Changes to DUI Law in New Jersey If you’ve ever been arrested, then you know how stressful it is to navigate the process afterward. This is especially true when you’ve been arrested while intoxicated. Some laws in New Jersey are changing regarding the penalties first-time DUI offenders will face, which...
Continue ReadingFatal Drunk Driving Accident; Off-Duty Cop Gets Year in Jail
An off-duty Long Branch police detective pleaded guilty to strict liability vehicular homicide and DWI for fatally striking a 66-year-old Stanhope woman with his jeep as she was crossing the street on Ocean Boulevard. He is now considered to be the first defendant in New Jersey to be sentenced under...
Continue ReadingNJ Supreme Court Says Cops Don’t Need Warrants to Get Blood in DUIs
As a citizen of the United States and a resident of the state of New Jersey, you are afforded certain rights even if you have broken the law. But laws and rights are constantly under scrutiny and constantly changing and evolving from incident to incident. Recently, the New Jersey Supreme...
Continue ReadingTemporary Tattoo Allows You to Track Your Alcohol Levels
In what many are hoping will start a new safety trend to stop intoxicated driving, there is now a brand new monitoring device that will help allow a person to quickly track their blood alcohol levels and get that information from an app on their phone in as little as...
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