Common Misunderstandings about DWI Laws in New Jersey
May 27, 2021
A DWI conviction in New Jersey results in a tremendous loss of time and money. Regardless of the risk, many drivers believe they are not intoxicated or not intoxicated enough to be dangerous on the road. Some may rationalize that they only had one or two drinks with dinner or spent enough time after their last drink to get on the road. Unfortunately, these and many more misunderstandings about drunk driving, the law, and penalties for a DWI surprise the unprepared when they are arrested and ... Read More»
DWI with a Child in the Car in New Jersey
May 14, 2021
A DWI is serious enough, and comes with such severe penalties, that you don’t want to have to worry about other consequences. But there are certain circumstances in which your DWI charge could carry enhanced penalties and lead to even more devastating outcomes, including criminal charges and the loss of custody of your children. That’s exactly what could happen if you are convicted of a DWI with a child in the car. New Jersey authorities have cracked down on DWI offenses with a minor out of ... Read More»
What You Should Know at a New Jersey Traffic Stop
September 25, 2019
Virtually everyone wants to avoid being pulled over by the police, much less arrested at a traffic stop. Traffic stops are stressful, not only due to the fear of receiving an expensive traffic ticket and potentially being forced to appear in court, but also because you run the risk of an officer suspecting more than just a simple motor vehicle violation. In fact, facing criminal charges after a cop pulls you over for something like speeding, improper turn, or unsafe lane change is among the ... Read More»
How Do Police Know if You are Driving Drunk?
September 12, 2019
As most New Jersey residents are aware, the state has set a general blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit—applicable to adult, non-commercial drivers—of .08 for driving after drinking alcohol. This applies to anyone found driving drunk, including first offenses, and those with two, three, or more offenses. Drivers under the legal drinking age of 21 can face a DWI conviction if they are caught driving with any measurable BAC, even as low as .01, and commercial drivers can be charged with ... Read More»