One of the things emphasized to teens as they take driver’s ed is that having any amount of alcohol in their system while they’re behind the wheel can get them arrested for drunk driving. Every state and Washington, D.C. has a zero-tolerance law that makes it illegal...
If you refuse to submit to a breath test after being stopped for suspected drunk driving or are facing a DUI/DWI charge in New Jersey, you may need an ignition interlock device (IID) installed on your vehicle to be able to legally drive. If you’re using an IID, it’s...
Thinking of impaired driving might bring up thoughts of a driver who’s had too many drinks. While that’s a common source of impairment, there’s also the possibility of other substances causing the problem. Illegal and prescription drugs or over-the-counter...
Before officers in New Jersey can arrest you for DWI, they must first determine your blood alcohol concentration (BAC), typically with a breathalyzer test. If you register 0.08% or higher on this test, the police will probably arrest you. In these scenarios,...
There is a general rule that the human body can metabolize one drink's worth of alcohol every hour. In theory, if you pace yourself during an evening out with friends or at a party, you can avoid severe intoxication while still enjoying refreshments with everyone...
No one wants to have an ignition interlock device (IID) installed in their vehicle. However, if you’ve been convicted of driving under the influence (DUI), it may be the only way you can legally drive for some time. An IID is a car breathalyzer connected to the...
During a traffic stop, police officers will often ask multiple questions about driver behaviors that they noted. Asking whether someone has had any alcohol recently is a common inquiry, and confirming that you have had something to drink might result in an officer...
Drunk driving stops are one way that police officers try to keep the roads safe. Some drivers don’t realize, however, that officers can’t initiate a traffic stop unless they have a valid reason to conduct it. There must be "reasonable suspicion" that a crime is in...
There's a common perception among many Americans that chemical breath testing (like that done with a Breathalyzer) is all but infallible. People tend to presume someone is guilty of impaired driving if they failed a breath test, although innocent people fail breath...
Don’t assume that you can only get charged with a DWI if your Blood Alcohol Concentration is over the legal limit of 0.08%. Many people do make this assumption and they’re shocked when blowing a 0.07% doesn’t instantly get the case dropped. Isn’t it legal to drive at...