DWI

If you are arrested and charged with drunk driving in New Jersey, you can expect that your home state licensing authority will find out. New Jersey participates in the Interstate Driver’s License Compact (IDLC), a program that was created to provide uniformity among member jurisdictions when exchanging information with other states that also participate in… Continue reading Impact of an Out of State DWI in New Jersey

When most people imagine a person getting pulled over for drunk driving, they see someone sitting in the driver’s seat of a car, SUV, or pickup on the side of the road. Although these are the most common types of vehicles people drive while under the influence, they are far from the only vehicles in… Continue reading Different Types of Vehicles You Can Get Pulled Over for Drunk Driving in New Jersey

Getting charged with drunk driving can be overwhelming and scary. Having an aggressive and experienced attorney on your side can make a big difference in successfully fighting the charges and avoiding the harsh penalties New Jersey law assesses on driving while intoxicated (DWI) convictions. 5 Important Qualities to Look for in a DWI Attorney  Finding… Continue reading What Makes for a Good New Jersey Drunk Driving Attorney?

New Jersey has some of the harshest drunk driving penalties in the country. With thousands of dollars in fines and up to 30 days jail time for a standard first-time conviction, a driving while under the influence (DWI) charge is not to be taken lightly.  Although your best bet is to avoid getting pulled over… Continue reading How to Avoid a New Jersey DWI

When you get your driver’s license in New Jersey, you give implied consent that if asked you will submit to chemical testing. “Implied consent” refers to an implicit agreement between the State of New Jersey and all drivers in the state in which motorists agree to do a chemical test in exchange for the privilege… Continue reading Refusal to Submit a Chemical Testing in New Jersey

New Jersey has enacted some of the strictest laws in the nation regarding drunk drivers – driving while intoxicated or impaired (DWI) or driving under the influence (DUI). A first DWI conviction can cost you hundreds of dollars in fines, up to 30 days in jail, loss of driving privileges for 90 days, and additional… Continue reading FAQ: New Jersey Drunk Driving

You can be charge with a DWI (driving while under the influence) if you are found operating a vehicle with a blood alcohol content of .08% or higher, or if the law enforcement officer who pulled you over determines you were intoxicated. In most states, drunk driving charges are accompanied with serious consequences.  This article… Continue reading Is Drunk Driving Considered a Felony in New Jersey?

When you are arrested for drunk driving, or driving while under the influence (DWI), the arresting officers can ask you to submit either a breath or blood sample. The blood test is generally most accurate in detecting both alcohol and drugs in your system. Results of these samples are used as a cornerstone in the… Continue reading New Jersey DWI Refusal Charge

The Garden State is known for having some of the strictest drunk driving standards in the country. For instance, a first offense drinking while intoxicated (DWI) carries a mandatory ignition interlock device and/or license suspension. New Jersey does not even have a “hardship” or work license. Even worse, there is no plea bargaining allowed and… Continue reading 2 Ways New Jersey Collects Evidence in a DWI Case

Most of us understand that if you are pulled over while driving and the officer determines that you are drunk, you will likely be accused of Driving While Intoxicated (DWI). However, what many don’t know is that you could be arrested for DWI even if you are outside of your vehicle and have your keys… Continue reading What “Intent to Operate” Means in New Jersey Drunk Driving Cases