It Looks Like a Breathalyzer May One Day Work to Test for Drugs
You’ve heard all about blowing into a machine to test for alcohol intoxication. As it now stands, a breathalyzer cannot test for drugs. In a prior article, we explained how charges are pursued against someone driving under the influence of drugs. However, updated technology may mean a new means of testing for all types of […]
The Truth Behind Refusing a Breath Test In New Jersey
New Jersey law mandates that any motorist who drives on its roads implicitly consents to submit a breath test if the arresting officer has probable cause to suspect that the driver is driving while under the influence of a controlled substance. In other words, New Jersey is an “implied consent” state and every driver is […]
How a New Jersey Marijuana DUI Attorney Can Help
Driving under the influence (DUIs) charges is commonly associated with operating a car after the consumption of alcoholic beverages. However, what many New Jersey motorists may not realize is that a driving under the influence charge embodies not only the consumption of alcohol, but also the use of controlled substances, including marijuana. Similar to a […]
Questions To Ask Before Hiring a Drunk Driving Attorney
On average, approximately 25,000 people are arrested for drunk driving in New Jersey each year. There are many reasons why you may become a statistic and get arrested for drunk driving. There are also many ways that you can fight a driving while intoxicated (DWI) charge. If you or a loved one has been arrested […]
Impact of a Multiple DUI Conviction
Even one DUI conviction can be damaging to your driving record, your reputation, and your career opportunities. However, having multiple DUI convictions is a very serious matter with potentially life-altering consequences. Rationale Behind Multiple DUI Conviction Penalties Most jurisdictions have increased the penalties for multiple DUI convictions, hoping to deter repeat offenders. Since many people […]
New Jersey Ignition Interlock Device Laws
The state of New Jersey allows courts to order the installation and maintenance of an ignition interlock device (IID) for individuals who have been convicted of drunk driving. The best way to avoid the installation of an IID in your car is to refrain from drinking and driving. However, just because you are charged with […]
The Facts About Medical Marijuana and New Jersey DUI
New Jersey has joined fifteen other states to allow residents the legal use of medical marijuana. However, even though you may be able to legally smoke a joint for medical reasons, you will still be in violation of state laws and may be arrested for a DUI if you are smoking while driving. The Two […]
How to Defeat a New Jersey DUI Urine Test Sample
If you were pulled over for a DUI, you may have had to provide a urine sample to determine your blood alcohol (BAC) content level. Although your sample may reveal a BAC that is above the legal limit, it does not automatically mean that you were intoxicated and will be convicted of a DUI. Not […]
Deportation Due to a New Jersey DUI
Although it may be common knowledge that a serious or violent indictable offense may lead to the deportation of an undocumented immigrant, it might not be immediately obvious to most that an individual who is pulled over and charged with a DUI in New Jersey may also be deported as a result of the report […]