Drunk Driving Penalties Changed: What You Need to Know
If you’ve read recent news reports, you already know one way that drunk driving penalties have changed in New Jersey. From all appearances, the mandate calling for ignition interlock devices seems to be getting the most attention. That said, the state itself still needs to update the requirements on its website. While some consider New […]
What You Need to Know about Field Sobriety Tests
A night of fun can well turn into the start of a bad time. If you are stopped by a New Jersey police officer on suspicion of driving while intoxicated, your life could change. Often, it may begin when the officer requests you to get out of your car to perform roadside field sobriety tests. Case […]
What You Need To Know About a New Jersey DWI
It’s been a long day and you are finally heading home. As you turn the corner, you glance in your rear view mirror and notice a cop car lingering in the distance. You check your speed to see that you are only going 3 miles over the posted limit, but you put both hands on […]
A New Jersey Drunk Driving Conviction Stays On Your Record
Most Americans understand that a drunk driving conviction is a big deal. If someone does not think it is a big deal, they should think otherwise. The consequences and penalties of a DWI conviction can forever impact all aspects of your life. One of the many reasons why a New Jersey drunk driving conviction should […]
Medical Marijuana Patient Acquitted of Drunk Driving Charges
A drunk driving offense can include more than just alcohol. Almost any controlled substance or drug that impairs your thinking can lead to a drunk driving charge. New Jersey law, like other states, specifically sets a “legal limit” for blood alcohol content (BAC). However, this same law does not specify an amount for other substances. […]
Arguing a “Mistake of Law” In a New Jersey Drunk Driving Appeal
Just because you are charged with drunk driving, it does not mean that you should automatically be convicted on the charges. New Jersey law allows individuals many opportunities to legally defend themselves and get acquitted on the charges when appropriate. Two defenses experienced NJ DWI attorneys can use in defending drunk driving charges are “mistake […]
What “Probable Cause” and “Reasonable Suspicion” Means For Your DWI Case
The United States Constitution protects us from certain police conduct. For example, before you can be legally pulled over on the suspicion of drunk driving, the police officer must have what is called a reasonable suspicion that you were operating your vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. In order for you to be arrested, […]
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 […]
Buzzed v. Drunk Driving: What Is the Difference?
Driving under the influence of alcohol is one of the most common committed crimes in the United States. Drunk driving represents nearly 40 percent of all traffic fatalities, resulting in the death of an innocent victim every 41 minutes. In 2011, more than 1.2 million drivers were arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol […]