DWI

Just because you were charged with driving while intoxicated (DWI) in New Jersey, it does not mean that you will be automatically found guilty on the charges. In order to convict you on a DWI charge, the state prosecutor has the burden of proving each element of the offense. This includes proving that the police… Continue reading What Is the “Reasonable Suspicion” Standard in a New Jersey DWI Case?

Everyone makes a mistake when it comes to responsibly consuming alcohol. However, there is no need for a bad decision to stay with you for the rest of your life. Unfortunately, a drunk driving or driving while under influence (DWI) offense in New Jersey can significantly impact your life in the long-term. Some of the… Continue reading Important Qualities to Look For When Hiring a New Jersey DWI Lawyer

Under New Jersey law, motorists can be guilty of driving while intoxicated (DWI) if they operate a motor vehicle while under the influence any controlled substance including narcotics, hallucinogenic or habit-producing drugs – not just alcohol. Additionally, charges for DWI can also be brought against if an individual permits another person who is under the… Continue reading New Jersey Drugged Driving: Driving Under the Influence of Marijuana is Considered a DWI

If you have been arrested for driving while under the influence (commonly referred to as DWI) in violation of NJSA 39:4-50(a), it is probably a brand new experience for you. However, just because you have been arrested on these charges, it does not mean that there will be a conviction. Since the state is committed… Continue reading Elements of a New Jersey DWI Charge

There’s a huge chance that you’ve never even heard of a dram shop liability claim. However, if you were injured in an accident caused by a drunk driver, it’s something that might interest you. Read on to learn why. If you’ve survived a crash involving someone driving under the influence, consider yourself fortunate. According to… Continue reading What in the World is a Dram Shop Liability Claim?

Somewhere along the lines, you heard there were consequences for refusing a breath test. However, did you know? The law requires a twenty-minute observation period before administration of the Alcotest. Otherwise, the circumstances of your DWI arrest may be questionable. Here’s what happens in a typical DWI stop. First, the police pull you over citing… Continue reading Twenty Minute Observation: What It Means to Your DWI Arrest

Have you heard about New Jersey’s step-down provisions as they apply to DWI cases?  For some, it might seem like a source of relief.  If you live in New Jersey and are facing a second or third DWI conviction, you have reason to be worried.  After all, you already know the inconvenience and expense you… Continue reading Multiple DWIs? You Need to Know about Step-Down Provisions

It might seem like the perfect solution to save you from a DWI arrest. Surely it’s worth the investment to buy a personal breathalyzer. Or, is it? We will start with the obvious. You have a couple of drinks and decide to see if your handy dandy breathalyzer registers you as legally drunk. When the… Continue reading Can a Personal Breathalyzer Save You From a DWI Arrest?

A few of the field sobriety tests used by officers after pulling over a driver on suspicion of a DWI are standardized in terms of the way in which they are administered and the results are interpreted. Many are not. Three such non-standardized tests are the handwriting test, the hand pat test, and the picking… Continue reading Non-Standardized Field Sobriety Tests