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
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Do I Need a DUI Lawyer?
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
Do I Need a Lawyer for My First DWI Offense?
The penalties of a first DWI offense in New Jersey can range from the loss of driving privileges for a year to spending thirty days in jail and paying over a $500 fine. The deciding factor for the severity of the punishment are the Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) at the time of the arrest, the… Read More
Are Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFST) Reliable?
When law enforcement pulls over a motorist suspected of being under the influence of alcohol or other substances, a Standardized Field Sobriety Test (SFST) is often given to correctly judge the current state of the driver. Failure to successfully complete one of the many tasks involved with the assessment can result in a DUI arrest… 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
Inmate Escapes, Is Quickly Arrested After Stealing Car, Drinking Hand Sanitizer
Authorities recently arrested a man for what may be classified as the “dumbest DWI” in Pennsylvania state history. Not only did authorities catch a man after he stole a car and drank some hand sanitizer, but he was already an inmate when it happened. This case was so bizarre that the Sheriff actually called this… Read More
Woman Receives DWI Arrest for Drinking Pure Vanilla Extract
You know you have a problem when … You drink vanilla extract to get your buzz on, and then take your car out for a spin before being handed a DWI arrest. A woman in upstate New York was charged with felony DWI after downing two small bottles of pure vanilla extract, according to WayneTimes.com…. 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
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
