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
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Do I Need a DWI Lawyer or Can I just Pay the Fine?
Initially, after getting arrested for DWI, you may be wondering, “Do I need a DWI lawyer,” and feel tempted to just pay the fine, accept a driver’s license suspension, and the other penalties associated with a DWI. But an experienced DWI lawyer can help to simplify the process; in fact, we know the ins and… 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
Halloween Leads to a Frightening Amount of DWIs
Use Your Brain This Halloween. Don’t Drink & Drive. Halloween has become more than just taking the kids out to fill their bags full of candy trick-or-treating. Let’s be honest, Halloween is very much an adult holiday; for many, it’s a time to dress up (some more outrageously than others), party with friends and drink…. Read More
What are the Requirements of the Ignition Interlock Device in NJ?
Although DWI convictions are not classified as criminal offenses in New Jersey, the State imposes harsh penalties on anyone caught driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The current law requires offenders with a BAC higher of 0.15% or higher to have an ignition interlock device installed in their car. It is also possible,… Read More
What is a Military DWI?
As a member of the armed forces, if you are arrested for drunk driving on or off a military base, you may be charged with a military DWI. Although DWI cases are normally handled by the municipal courts, a military DWI may fall under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Military, depending on where the offense… Read More
How An Out of State NJ DWI Affects You at Home
With its abundance of tourist attractions and close proximity to New York City and Philadelphia, the highways of New Jersey receive a considerable amount of traffic from out of state drivers. If you are a non-resident driver who has been caught driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, you will be charged with an… Read More
