A Philadelphia nun was found guilty of Driving Under the Influence (DUI) by a New Jersey judge in April. The Washington Township Municipal Court Judge convicted the nun of a drunk driving DUI after her early morning arrest in Turnersville in early November. In November police said witnesses reported that the nun was driving frantically… Read More
Posts Tagged With: drunk driving
DWI Checkpoint In New Jersey
New Jersey DWI Check Points are a nuisance to most drivers, but a necessity for the police. The purpose of a DWI check point is for the police to determine whether or not a driver is impaired. If the police suspect a driver is intoxicated they will asked the driver to pull their car to… Read More
Saint Patricks Day – The Police Will Be Ready To Make Arrest
March 17th is Saint Patrick’s Day. It’s a day to celebrate Irish culture but for many, it’s also an excuse for drinking without limits. Drunk driving and violence is certainly a big concern for police on this holiday. The police will be looking to arrest those who are breaking the law. In New Jersey, in… 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
Attempt to Change N.J.'s DWI Law Hits Roadblock
A proposed bill that could have drastically changed current DUI penalties passed New Jersey’s state Senate but was recently rejected by Governor Chris Christie on March 23, 2015. Bill 2427, which was introduced in January 2015 and passed Legislature in February, proposed adding an interlock ignition device on the primary car for every person convicted… Read More
NJ Justices to Consider Jury Trials for Repeat DWI Offenders
It is a well-known fact that DWI offenders are not entitled to a trial by jury in New Jersey. New Jersey DWI laws have not allowed jury trials in 25 years. So when the NJ Supreme Court agreed to hear the appeal of four-time DWI offender James Denelsbeck, who is facing a minimum sentence of… Read More
Black Wednesday: Avoid a DWI on Thanksgiving Eve
Spend Your Holiday at Home (Not Arrested for Drunk Driving) Police departments throughout New Jersey will be cracking down on drunk and intoxicated driving this Thanksgiving holiday. Thanksgiving Eve, sometimes referred to as ‘Black Wednesday,’ is considered one of the busiest bar night of the year, which also means it may be one of the… Read More
Letting Someone Drive Your Car Drunk
Not too long ago, we featured a blog on the topic of allowing a friend or family member to operate your car while their driver’s license is suspended. As I’m sure you’d expect, the penalties for letting someone drive your car drunk come at an even higher cost. New Jersey’s DWI laws are some of… Read More
