Whenever a driver in New Jersey is pulled over and charged with driving while intoxicated (DWI), the consequences can quickly become steep. However, some situations called for enhanced penalties that go beyond the usual consequences. You may face aggravated DWI...
All states prohibit driving while intoxicated, but they often call the offense by different names. In New Jersey, this offense is "driving under the influence," and it means that someone has operated a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs above...
Being convicted for DUI is different in New Jersey than other states in some respects. Many states focus on ceasing driving privileges and potential jail time and significant fines based the number of offenses, all of which are typically criminal matters. New Jersey...
People across New Jersey commonly rely on driving to complete much of their daily routine. For instance, it can play a vital role in a person’s employment or when arranging childcare. As a result, a DWI conviction can have serious consequences. The best way to beat a...
The blood alcohol limit for drivers varies based on their age and the kind of vehicle they operate. However, for most adults who are old enough to legally consume alcohol, the state applies a firm limit to their blood alcohol concentration (BAC). You may realize that...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...