DWI Sentencing Step-Down Provisions
During the past year, the courts and legislature have both been busy considering issues related to Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) cases. This includes a New Jersey Supreme Court decision regarding DWI Sentencing Step-Down Provisions. Multiple DWI offenders are impacted by this case. What are DWI Sentencing Step Down-Provisions? DWI laws are part of New Jersey’s […]
Can a NJ DUI Arrest Cost You Your Job?
If you are arrested for a DUI or DWI in New Jersey, you may be concerned that you could lose your job. Consider the news concerning the tragic accident involving three Linden police officers and a civilian friend. Two of the car’s occupants died and the others remain in critical condition. As the media delves […]
Consequences of Underage Drinking In New Jersey
New Jersey has a zero tolerance law with regard to underage drinking. This means that if the driver was under 21 years of age, the prosecution does not have to provide proof that the driver was actually intoxicated or that their blood alcohol content (BAC) was over 0.08%. Underage drinking accompanies serious consequences for young […]
How To Prove Intoxication In a DWI Case
Drunk driving is a serious offense under any state law, including New Jersey. It can carry serious and potentially life altering consequences. However, just because you are charged with a DUI, it does not mean that nothing can be done to dismiss or at least reduce the charges. The state still has to prove that […]
Defenses to a New Jersey Drunk Driving Charge
Just because you suffered a New Jersey drunk driving arrest does not mean you have to suffer a New Jersey drunk driving conviction. A strong DUI attorney who knows the defenses that work can help you get the charges dismissed. Below is a brief description of the top 3 defenses to drunk driving charges: Sober […]
5 Reasons Why You Should Hire a DWI Attorney
If you have been arrested for drunk driving or driving under the influence of any controlled substance, you may wonder if an attorney can help you get the charges reduced or dismissed altogether. Although hiring an attorney is not a guarantee of getting out of a DWI, it does significantly improve your chances. Below are […]
Driving With a Suspended License: Not Worth the Consequences!
You rely on your car to get you to work, to the grocery store, drop off and pick up your children from school, and do a number of other things that you may otherwise not be able to do without transportation. Having your license suspended can impact your life and the lives of those who […]
Important Steps To Take If You’ve Been Pulled Over For DUI
Being pulled over on suspicion of driving under the influence can be humiliating and stressful. The additional stress during a DWI stop can only compound the tension. If you are pulled over or arrested for suspicion of drunk driving, it may help to remember that it happens to more than 25,000 people in New Jersey […]
What Is the Implied Consent Law in New Jersey?
New Jersey has a special rule with regard to traffic stops that most drivers are not aware of, called the implied consent rule. Under the implied consent law, New Jersey residents give implied consent to submit to a breathalyzer test when they obtain their drivers licenses. Implied Consent Under New Jersey’s “implied consent” law, you […]