Women 60 and Older are Discriminated or disadvantages when charged for DUI/DWI Tied to Alcotest 9510 Machines
Women 60 or Older Facing DWI Refusal Charges May Have Recourse under New State Guidance NEW BRUNSWICK, NEW JERSEY – Attorney Dan Matrafajlo would like to alert New Jersey drivers of updated guidance from the Attorney General’s Office that could substantially affect ongoing and future DWI cases. If you are a female who is at […]
Understanding New Jersey’s New Ignition Interlock Law (L. 2023, c. 191)
New Law in New Jersey May Prevent Drivers Arrested for DWI From Having Their License Suspended A new law in New Jersey has some major implications for drivers that have been charged with DWI. New Jersey’s New Ignition Interlock Law (L. 2023, c. 191) regards the use of ignition interlock devices (IID). An IID is […]
Refusing a Sobriety Test in New Jersey: Penalties and Consequences
Driving under the influence (DUI) is a serious offense in New Jersey, and the state has strict laws regarding sobriety tests. If you are arrested for DUI and refuse to submit to a sobriety test, you can face significant legal repercussions. Under New Jersey Statute N.J.S.A. 39:4-50.4a, refusal to comply with a breath test request […]
What Is “Implied Consent” Under New Jersey DWI Law?
If you have been arrested for a New Jersey driving under the influence (DUI), you need to take every step possible to avoid a conviction. There are any consequences linked to a drunk driving arrest and conviction. Fortunately, there are several potential defenses as well. But before you can think about an arrest or a […]
Uncommon Types of Vehicles You Can Drive that Can Get You Arrested for DWI in New Jersey
Drunk driving is a traffic offense under New Jersey law. Although it is not criminal, if convicted, it can wreak havoc on all aspects of your life. This serious offense carries expensive fines, suspension and/or revocation of your driving privileges, and imprisonment in some cases. Despite what most people think, you can get arrested for […]
Your Guide to a First Time DWI in New Jersey
Being charged with drunk driving in New Jersey is a serious matter. If you are charged with driving while under the influence (DWI), you are understandably frightened and nervous. You are most likely unsure of what you need to do to protect your legal rights and avoid a conviction of the charges. The following is […]
When You’re Charged with DWI While Parked
The idea that someone could be charged with driving while intoxicated (DWI) when their vehicle isn’t moving might seem counterintuitive. Candidly, it might strike the average person as completely preposterous. For the record, New Jersey law considers someone to be intoxicated when their blood alcohol content (BAC) level registers higher than .08 percent. For some […]
Changes to New Jersey DWI Law Effective Late 2019
New Jersey law prohibits driving while intoxicated (DWI) and deems it an offense that can result in driver’s license suspension, a fine, and a jail sentence. If convicted of a DWI, the court can also order you to have an ignition interlock device (IID) installed in your motor vehicle at your own expense. In 2019, […]
What in the World is the “Plain Smell” Doctrine?
When it comes to any aspect of New Jersey law, there are all types of doctrines. More than likely, you’ve heard something about the “plain view” doctrine. That said, what in the world is the “plain smell” doctrine? And, how does it apply to DUI/DWI cases? The answer might appear somewhat obvious. As you might […]