DWI

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Your behavior during an arrest, even if you are innocent, can have long-term consequences.  You should know your rights and what to do if you are arrested for a DUI or other crime in New Jersey. When Police may arrest you if they have a warrant. This is a court order...

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 take drunk driving...

In lots of respects, New Jersey’s laws against drinking and driving or driving while drugged are strict. A person living in or new Haddon Township, including people in Atlantic City and Camden, should be well aware of what these laws are and should also know the...