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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Can You be Charged with a DWI When Not Driving?
Perhaps you lost your wallet at Martell’s Tiki Bar in Point Pleasant Beach on a Friday night? Or maybe you missed the train to get home from Bar Anticipation in Lake Como. Either way, when options are limited, the car seat seems comfortable enough go to sleep- especially when you’re intoxicated. But the location of… Read More
Appeals Court Reverses Ruling on Breath Test Refusal in NJ
A DWI charge can come with extremely serious consequences in New Jersey, but a refusal charge can be even more detrimental to your life. Refusal charges occur when a driver suspected of intoxication beyond the legal limit refuses to submit to a breath test administered by a police officer. Penalties for a breath test refusal… 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
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
The Cost of a DWI in NJ
New Jersey has a zero tolerance policy towards drunk driving or driving while under the influence of drugs, imposing harsh penalties on those who are convicted of a DWI in NJ. These penalties include loss of your driving privileges for at least 3 months, mandatory participation in an IDRC (Intoxicated Driver Resource Center), various fines… Read More