While DWI charges are relatively common, they are not something to take lightly. They are far more serious than many of the other driving offenses the police might stop you for. Accepting the charge without a fight ensures you will walk away with a criminal record...
If the police stop you and charge you with driving while intoxicated (DWI), you know it’s not a good thing. Yet you might not realize quite how much of a bad thing it could be if you are convicted. Courts can apply a variety of penalties, which increase with further...
For a lot of folks, summer is the best time of the year. They enjoy the sun, the community events, increased social gatherings and more. There’s also a good deal of alcohol consumption that happens in the summer. While there’s nothing wrong with kicking back and...
Certain aspects of your DWI case could enhance the sentence you receive following a guilty verdict. As a result, you could end up with a stiffer penalty than you would have had these factors been absent from your case. They are known as aggravating factors, and if you...
Many outside factors can affect the results of Breathalyzers used in Somerset County traffic stops. For example, if you recently used mouthwash or applied toothache medicine, it could lead to a false positive. In another example, the presence of chemicals like...
Even those who take really good care of their cars may suffer from a broken taillight. Maybe the bulb just went out. Maybe the light was damaged in some way. These things happen, and drivers need to replace the lights when they do. This is important for a lot of...
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,...