DWI

A drunk driving (commonly referred to as DWI/Driving While Intoxicated or DUI/Driving Under the Influence) conviction in New Jersey can trigger a substantial increase in your motor vehicle insurance premium. As with just about any traffic violation, insurance companies set rates according to risk – and a DWI poses a substantial future risk. If you… Continue reading Impact of DWI on Insurance Premium in New Jersey

Any type of drunk driving conviction can lead to serious legal consequences under New Jersey law. The repercussions of driving while under the influence (DWI) can impact not only your personal life but also your professional prospects. It is best to immediately hire an aggressive New Jersey DWI defense attorney to avoid a conviction. However,… Continue reading Can a DWI Be Dismissed in New Jersey?

TRENTON, NEW JERSEY (January 4, 2024) – On December 23, 2023, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed into law Senate Bill 3011 which has a number of implications for those charged with DWI related offenses. 1 Voluntary Installation of IID: When a person is arrested for certain DWI offenses, they are able to choose to… Continue reading New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy Signs Senate Bill 3011 Into Law

Just because you are pulled over for a traffic stop, it does not mean you don’t have any rights under the law. Law enforcement must abide by certain laws, even if they suspect drunk driving. One important law came out of an important New Jersey Appellate Court decision of State v. Bernokeits. In that case,… Continue reading Smell of Alcohol in a Car Is Not to Justify a Field Sobriety Test in New Jersey

A traffic stop should never be discriminatory or harassing. You have certain rights when pulled over by law enforcement during a traffic stop  in New Jersey. One of these rights pertain to any detainment. The police officer who pulls you over must have a reasonable, articulable suspicion that you are involved in criminal or unlawful… Continue reading Detainment After Exiting a Vehicle During a Traffic Stop

Getting arrested and/or convicted on drunk driving charges can be a stressful experience. All you may want to do is move on with your life and leave it in the past. If you are trying to rebuild your life after a driving while intoxicated (DWI) conviction, you may wonder how long it will stay on… Continue reading How Long Does a New Jersey DWI Remain on My Record?

When you are pulled over for suspicion of drunk driving in New Jersey, the law enforcement agency may take some steps to determine whether you are in fact intoxicated. One of these measures is to administer a Breathalyzer test. You might be tempted to refuse. However, you should carefully consider the consequences you might face… Continue reading Can I Refuse a Breathalyzer Test in New Jersey?

No one plans on getting pulled over for drunk driving. But if it does happen, whether you believe that you were driving while under the influence, it is important to take certain steps to ensure you do not jeopardize your legal rights. Below are five things to do after getting arrested for driving while under… Continue reading Important Steps to Take After a New Jersey Drunk Driving Arrest

There really isn’t such a thing as felony drunk driving in New Jersey because it is not classified as a crime. A driving while under influence (commonly referred to as DWI) is classified as a traffic offense and as such you are not looking at state prison time. However, a DWI arrest and conviction involves… Continue reading How a New Jersey DWI Becomes a Felony

Although marijuana has been legalized in some states, including New Jersey, it is important to remember that driving under the influence is still illegal in all states – and a “pot DWI” can carry substantial penalties. Despite the existence of driving while intoxicated (DWI) laws nationwide, many drivers are unaware that you can get slapped… Continue reading DWI Also Means Driving While High