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...
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What should you know about field sobriety tests?
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...
Factors that influence blood alcohol level
Most people understand that getting behind the wheel after drinking is not a good idea and that once the blood alcohol content reaches a certain point, a driver can face arrest for driving under the influence. However, fewer individuals understand how many drinks it...
How does coffee affect intoxication?
If you are like most people, you probably have heard the idea that if you drink caffeine on top of alcohol it can sober you up quickly. According to Healthline, you should not mix caffeine and alcohol. Caffeine is a stimulant, whereas alcohol is a depressant. Before...
Is an ignition interlock device mandatory after a New Jersey DWI?
If you receive a conviction for driving while intoxicated in New Jersey, you face a number of penalties, one of which may be license revocation. However, authorities recognize that the loss of driving privileges has the potential to cause extreme hardship. So,...
Staying out of trouble after your DUI
Getting a DUI in New Jersey can cause inconvenience when you lose your driving privileges. Even if this is your first offense, you will at least lose your license long enough to have an ignition interlock device installed in your vehicle. While you may feel tempted...
Outcome of a DWI with a child in the vehicle
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...
How much does insurance increase after a New Jersey DWI?
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...
Ignition interlock devices may be dangerous
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...
What is the total cost of a DUI?
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...
