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...

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...

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...

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...

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...