Arrested for N.J.S.A. 39:4-50 Many people who receive a speeding ticket in New Jersey simply pay it and chalk the event up to their lead foot. In the case of drug or alcohol-related traffic citations, however, you may want to think twice about leaving the charges on your record as-is. It may be possible to… Read More
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NJ Drunk Driving Law Changes Coming Soon
New Jersey will now be added to the growing list of states shifting from a punitive approach to a behavioral one to combat drunken driving. Currently, anyone convicted of driving while intoxicated in Ocean County and Monmouth County, New Jersey automatically loses their driver’s license for at least three months…and sometimes longer depending on their… 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
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
Can Underage Drivers Be Designated Drivers in NJ
Some NJ Bars Offer Reduced Prices for Designated Drivers The practice of using a designated driver is widely used as a method of protecting oneself and other motorists from the dangers of drunk driving. The concept of designated driving involves selecting an individual out of a group, who will remain sober while the others are… 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
