Driving in the state of New Jersey is a privilege, not a right. Your license can be suspended for DWI and a host of other reasons such as failure to pay traffic tickets or 12 or more points on your driving record due to driving violations. If you live in a New Jersey suburb like… Read More
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Is a DWI a Crime in NJ?
If you have been charged in New Jersey with a DWI, you may have some anxiety about this charge will impact your current profession or future job applications, wondering, “ Is a DWI a crime ?” What will you say if asked, “Have you ever been arrested for or convicted of a crime?” In New… Read More
Understanding DUI vs DWI in NJ
The acronyms DUI (Driving Under the Influence) and DWI (Driving While Intoxicated) both refer to the illegal act of operating a motor vehicle while impaired by alcohol or other substances. While some states classify them as separate offenses, DUI and DWI in New Jersey are used in the same statute. Overview of DUI vs DWI:… Read More
DWIs and the Fourth of July in New Jersey
Sobering Facts Every Driver Needs to Know July 4th is a favorite time of celebration for many Americans enjoying backyard BBQ’s with family and Jersey shore parties with friends. Unfortunately, Independence Day holiday is one of the deadliest holidays of the year due to drunk-driving crashes. So, celebrate the fourth of July responsibly with friends… Read More
Luck Won’t Keep You Out of a Jam This St. Patrick’s Day
What will you be doing on March 17? St. Patrick’s Day is notoriously associated with drinking … lots of it. The holiday, which is actually a cultural celebration of the heritage of the Irish as well as a religious celebration for the arrival of Christianity in Ireland, is full of green beer, bar hopping and… Read More
Court Warns Against Stay of License Suspension for NJ DWI
A person who has been convicted of NJ DWI may be allowed to keep their driver’s license pending an appeal. However, municipal courts were recently warned that judges should not allow defendants to keep their licenses without good reason. “Although we affirm defendant’s conviction, we express our concern that both the municipal court and the… Read More
Driving Under the Influence of Prescription Drugs
Driving Under the Influence, or DUI, typically invokes the idea of a drunk driver. But increasingly, the “influence” drivers are under is not alcohol, but drugs—prescription drugs. If you’ve ever taken cold medicine, you know that it can make you sleepy. That’s fine, unless you’re hitting the road instead of hitting the sack. A report… Read More
