Currently, ignition interlock devices (IIDs) aren’t mandated by New Jersey law for first-time DWI offenders unless their blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is determined to be at least .15% (nearly twice the legal limit). However, a judge can order that anyone who...
Vehicular homicide charges filed against 2 New Jersey men
Police in New Jersey have charged two men in connection with a traffic accident that claimed the life of a 19-year-old Jamesburg woman during the early morning hours of May 24. The 33-year-old Newark man and 28-year-old Somerset man each face a count of third-degree...
A saliva test is being developed to detect driving on marijuana
In New Jersey, police officers are able to identify drivers who are intoxicated through the use of a breath test. It is a more challenging to detect motorists driving under the influence of cannabis. Officers may be able to visually spot these drivers but have little...
The passage of time could lead to DWI charges
In most cases, police officers try to give you a breath test as soon as they suspect that you are under the influence. They may have you do field sobriety tests first, or they may just talk to you and then administer the test.However, this isn't always possible. An...
What percentage of drivers are arrested on DUI or DWI charges?
You know people who routinely drive home after having too much to drink. You also know about DUI/DWI accident statistics. It's clear that people often get behind the wheel when they are impaired by drugs or alcohol. In some cases, they don't even know that they're...
Can you get a sub-.08% DWI?
People often refer to the blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for drivers as if it means that driving with a lower BAC is safe and acceptable. The limit, of course, is .08% for most drivers. If someone has a .06% or a .07% BAC, then they think that they can't get...
Wrestling star gets sixth DWI charge in New Jersey
A former WWE wrestling star is in legal trouble after she was arrested for drunk driving in New Jersey. The case is notable because it is her sixth charge. It is also the third time that she has been picked up on these charges in the previous 12 months.According to...
Breathalyzer Errors in New Jersey
If you have been arrested on a New Jersey DWI charge, it does not mean you are automatically going to be convicted. There are ways to mount a successful defense against a DWI or DUI charge, particularly in regard to the breath alcohol test.Issues continue with the...
Driving While Intoxicated
If you have been arrested and charged with drinking and driving, you may think that you have no option but to plead guilty and accept the consequences. The reality is that police often fail to follow proper procedures in DWI cases. This blog identifies the ways that...
