The state takes driving while intoxicated charges very seriously, and if the court convicts a driver on a DWI charge, he or she can expect a harsh sentence. However, if at the time an officer stops a driver on suspicion of a DWI and there is a child in the vehicle, it...

When New Jersey authorities charge you with driving while intoxicated and that charge results in a conviction, you should plan on having to pay much more to insure yourself behind the wheel. When determining how much your drunk driving conviction is going to cost you...

For many years now, residents in New Jersey and across the country have heard and read much about the risks associated with distracted driving and with driving under the influence of alcohol. A person convicted of a drunk driving charge may end up being required to...

No one sets out to get a DUI, but, unfortunately, your recent run-in with New Jersey law enforcement ended in a charge. You have a lot to think about regarding the individual factors that led to your DUI, but first, you need to gather the funds to put your charge...

New Jersey college students like you have a bright future ahead. Going to college is often the first taste of life "on your own". There are many things for you to do and experience. But you may want to keep yourself out of dangerous situations. They could cause you...

DUI Arrests New Jersey law enforcement rely on reasoning and evidence for DUI arrests. To make an arrest, they must have solid evidence. Barring this evidence, they must have a probable cause to arrest.  But what is a probable cause to arrest? Today we will look into...

Many states have ignition interlock device laws. This means that if you get pulled over for drunk driving and convicted, you must install an ignition interlock device in your car to retain your driving privileges.  New Jersey has had ignition interlock device laws for...

New Jersey law enforcement agents often give field sobriety tests. However, courts may not use the results as anything but supplementary evidence. This is because field sobriety tests are not one hundred percent reliable. Today we will look into some of the flaws in...

New Jersey residents suspected of drunk driving may have to take a DUI test. The first test many come against is a field sobriety test. There are two different categories and several types of these tests. Today we will look at how valid they are in court. There are...

Drunk driving is always a serious crime, but if someone causes another's death while driving under the influence in New Jersey, the law is incredibly strict on the penalties. According to NJ.com, Ralph and David's Law created a new vehicular homicide law specifically...