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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

If a Jersey police officer pulls you over and suspects that you have had too much to drink, you could wind up arrested. Driving under the influence (DUI/DWI) charges can mean spending time in jail, paying big fines and also probation. A DUI/DWI isn't just a crime. It...

An officer may use a number of tools to help detect whether or not someone is under the influence. The first thing you are likely to go through is a field sobriety test. In particular, you will probably face a standardized version. But what are these tests? What...