Are you one of the many who automatically become anxious when dealing with the police? If so, you probably cringe when you see a DUI checkpoint looming ahead. A few states, like Alaska and Texas, disallow sobriety checkpoints, but New Jersey is one of the many that...
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Drunk Driving
How fast does your BAC decline after you’re done drinking?
People sometimes get pulled over for drunk driving when they assumed that they were sober. Maybe they had been out drinking with friends, but that was an hour ago. They spent time drinking water and eating a meal. They thought they would be sober again and able to...
4 things to know about drunk driving charges
Drivers in New Jersey must always remain in the proper condition to operate the vehicle safely. Being under the influence of substances like alcohol or drugs negatively impacts their ability to do this. Police officers watch behaviors of drivers on the road to...
Cited for a DWI with a minor passenger?
You have just been pulled over by the police, who suspect you are driving while intoxicated. When the officer spots your child in the backseat, he cites you for DWI with a minor passenger. In New Jersey, any parent or guardian cited for DWI who has a passenger in the...
The consequences of a DUI conviction on your career
Most people know operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated is both dangerous and illegal. A DUI conviction can lead to serious legal consequences such as the suspension of your driver’s license, fines, alcohol education and treatment and jail time. But, the...
Drunk driving crashes can result in both criminal and civil liability
Drunk driving is taken very seriously in the state of New Jersey. Thus, it is a top priority for law enforcement across the location. If an impaired driver injures someone else during a collision, there are likely to be numerous consequences. They could be arrested or...
What should you know about roadside breath tests?
Police officers who pull someone over for the suspicion of drunk driving have to try to determine what’s going on with the driver. There are many things, including intoxication and medical conditions, that can lead to a person exhibiting signs of impairment. One of...
What are the penalties for a first DWI in New Jersey?
Thousands of people get arrested for major traffic violations every year, and driving while intoxicated (DWI) is arguably one of the most serious driving offenses possible. In New Jersey, drivers will face misdemeanor charges and sometimes even felony charges if they...
Technologies that can help to prevent drunk driving
The deadly combination of drinking and driving is tragically ironic by giving the intoxicated an excess of confidence in their ability to drive while their senses and abilities are impaired. Misplaced confidence and a lack of control have devastated many American...
Can you refuse to take a breathalyzer test in New Jersey?
You may be tempted to avoid taking a Breathalyzer test, especially when driving under the influence. Some people may think it is well within their rights not to give self-incriminating evidence, but in the state of New Jersey, the law says otherwise. Your refusal to...