What Is a Post-Conviction Relief?
Just because you have a prior DUI conviction it does not mean that your past will haunt you forever. Some prior DUI convictions may be reopened and possibly re-fought. We may even be able to limit your prior conviction in order to avoid jail time in a current DUI charge that you are facing. In […]
The Correlation Between Alcohol Tolerance and Intoxication
Despite common belief, just because you think you have a high tolerance for alcohol, it doesn’t mean that you will not be intoxicated under the law. Our New Jersey DUI attorneys can provide you with more information regarding the correlation between your blood alcohol content (BAC), which actually gauges your level of intoxication, and your […]
3 Important Factors Affecting the Absorption of Alcohol
When you consume alcoholic drinks, your blood alcohol content (BAC) changes based on the absorption of the alcohol in your system. There are various factors that affect the rate of this absorption, including rate of consumption of alcohol, strength of the alcohol you consumed, and whether you were smoking. Your New Jersey DUI Lawyer will […]
New Jersey DUI Arrests: The Importance of the Shoes You Were Wearing
If you were pulled over by a New Jersey police officer on the suspicion of drunk driving, it is likely that you were asked to perform certain field sobriety tests. How you perform on these tests can mean the difference between a DUI arrest and being free to leave. One of the main factors that […]
Can I Take My DUI Case to Jury Trial in New Jersey?
If you have been accused of drunk driving charges in New Jersey, you are only entitled to a bench trial, where a judge, not a jury, decides your guilt or innocence. If you want to have your day in court, you should learn about the court proceedings in advance so that you know what to […]
What Is a Bench Trial in New Jersey?
If someone were to ask you to describe what a trial look likes, what would you say? If you’re like most people, you would picture a courtroom with a judge and jury. More often than not, this image is accurate. However, in some legal situations, the jury is absent, with only a judge left to […]
New Jersey DUI Stops Based on a “Tip Call”
The police receive a call from an anonymous “tipster” alerting them of a suspected drunk driver on the road. Can the police legally pull over the New Jersey driver on the suspicion of a DUI based on this anonymous tip? In order for this to be a valid arrest, certain evidentiary and legal requirements must […]
Identifying the Bad Juror
Some individuals just aren’t suitable for a DUI injury. This is not to say that they are not good people, but as jurors they carry with them strong opinions which preclude their being able to hear the defense’s side fairly. Your New Jersey DUI Lawyer will work to exclude such individuals during jury selection. Bad Defense […]
Digestive Disorders and Gender Differences in Your DUI Defense
Blood alcohol content (BAC) levels can vary depending upon certain factors. These variances should be taken into account in assessing how many drinks you actually consumed prior to arrest, and how they affected your ability to drive safely. Your New Jersey DUI Attorney will explore any such potential factors in developing your defense. Two Common […]