Many driving under the influence (DUI) arrests take place on the side of the road. Drivers get pulled over because of questionable decisions at the wheel or test results after a crash. Sometimes they encounter sobriety checkpoints. If police officers determine that...
DUI/DWI
3 defense strategies that can work for drunk driving charges
No one expects to get arrested for drunk driving, but it is one of the most common criminal charges. Whether you tried to sleep it off in the driveway of a buddy's house after a party and woke up to an officer pounding on your window or you got pulled over by an...
What can DUI charges cost drivers?
New Jersey law takes drunk driving very seriously, and a charge of driving under the influence (DUI) can affect your life in many ways. These include a a variety of unexpected costs that could impact your household budget for years to come. What should you know about...
The increased chanced of a DUI arrest during the holidays
The holiday season is upon us and along with the family gatherings and celebrations outside the home come joy and merriment, occasionally accompanied by excessive alcohol use. This can lead to good people getting caught in troubling situations when they get behind the...
Challenging DUI evidence
If you have been arrested for DUI in New Jersey, you may be afraid of the harsh consequences that come with a conviction. Do not lose hope, however, before the legal process has run its course. There are many ways a skilled defense lawyer can weaken the case against...
What is an ignition interlock device, and when might you need one?
After an evening out drinking with your friends, the last thing you want is for the night’s festivities to come to a crashing halt with a DUI arrest. If that does happen, though, you might face the possibility of all sorts of penalties, including the mandatory...
What are the penalties for a first-time DWI offense in New Jersey?
With the holiday season approaching, many New Jersey police departments will increase drunk driving enforcement. For Thanksgiving, more patrols often are out the day before the big feast and the weekend after. In December, law enforcement increase DWI patrols a few...
What you need to know about New Jersey’s newest DUI punishment
Everyone knows that getting convicted of DWI can get your driver's license suspended and cost you a big fine in New Jersey. In some cases, you might even have to go to jail. What you might not have heard is that state lawmakers changed the sentencing requirements last...