Being stopped for a DUI, whether as part of a random traffic stop or as part of an organized DUI checkpoint, can seem very intimidating. If police officers begin ordering you around, you may not have time to stop and think about what your rights are. However, there are a few things that cops can’t make you do during a…

Any DWI conviction will carry penalties and consequences such possible jail time, driver’s license suspension, fines and fees, and ignition interlock requirements. If you are employed in a school in New Jersey or are applying for employment at a school and you have been convicted of DWI, you may be wondering what effect your conviction may have on your employment.…

Recent changes to New Jersey’s DWI laws have eliminated driver’s license suspensions for many first offense drunk-driving convictions.  New Jersey has also reduced the driver’s license suspension period for second, third and subsequent convictions.  The new law, and update to NJSA 39:4-50, which took effect on December 1, 2019, and expires on January 1, 2024, dramatically changes the way New…

If you receive a DUI in New Jersey, you could be facing jail time. How much jail time exactly? It depends on the specific circumstances of your case. Here, our New Jersey DUI defense lawyer gives an overview of the drunk driving penalties in our state. We address the three key factors that will determine how much jail time you…

In New Jersey, it is a serious criminal violation to operate a vehicle while intoxicated. Under New Jersey law (N.J.S.A. 39:4-50), you can receive a DUI if your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is 0.08 or higher or if any substance is impairing you.If you were arrested for intoxicated driving, you need to know how to protect your rights.So what should…

New Jersey takes intoxicated driving charges very seriously. “If you drive impaired, law enforcement will arrest you,” states the New Jersey Department of Law & Public Safety. In recent years, many counties, cities, and towns across the state have been increasing highway enforcement. Even a first time DUI offense could result in a defendant facing harsh consequences. This raises an…

DWI laws in NJ have received increased attention in the last several years. One reason for the increased legislative discussions deals with the state’s treatment of repeat DWI offenders. In NJ, repeat DWI offenders may face stricter penalties following the introduction of two new bills. New Proposed Law One bill follows publicity surrounding the five consecutive DWI arrests within a…

Under the U.S. Constitution, we are protected from certain police actions. For instance, before you can be legally pulled over for a DWI, law enforcement must have what is called a reasonable suspicion that you committed a criminal or motor vehicle violation. To be further detained for sobriety testing, the officer must have a reasonable suspicion that you may be undertake influence.…

If you face a driving under the influence (DUI) charge in New Jersey, you may be concerned about how the arrest will impact your ability to earn a living. For instance, how will you get to work if you lost your driver’s license or if your vehicle was impounded or badly damaged in a crash? Additionally, you may wonder: Should I…

Probably no other area of the law has as many myths and misconceptions surrounding it than DUI law. If you face a DUI charge in New Jersey, no doubt you have received plenty of “advice” from friends and family. Maybe you have heard rumors about how a DUI is worse than a DWI, or someone has told you that you…