You probably know that you shouldn’t drive while your blood alcohol concentration is at .08% or greater. You may not know, though, that having an extremely high BAC could result in aggravated penalties, as could several other factors. Common factors in aggravated DUI...
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You deserve a chance to defend against allegations of a DUI
If you’re stopped by the police for a potential DUI, then you’re likely to be asked to give a breath sample. Through a Breathalyzer test, the officer can see if your blood alcohol concentration is above .08%, which is the legal limit. Even if it is not over that...
What are the penalties attached to a DUI/DWI conviction?
In New Jersey, driving under the influence of alcohol is against the law, as it should be. This action places lives at risk, so the state wants to send a message that authorities do not tolerate such behavior. This is why you may find the penalties attached to...
When the results of a breath test aren’t enough to prove sobriety
Being involved in a routine traffic stop can be stressful enough on its own, even if you are only pulled over for a burnt-out tag or tail light. However, if a similar incident leaves you facing accusations of driving while impaired, you may have concerns about how the...
Issues that often lead to DUI arrests in New Jersey
If you are age 21 or over, it is legal for you to imbibe alcohol in New Jersey. If you have a couple drinks and then get behind the wheel of your car to drive, does it mean you are breaking the law? There is no definite answer for this question because, whether or not...
The subjective nature of field sobriety tests
If police arrest you for drunk driving, they may have made up their minds that you were intoxicated long before they approached your vehicle. Perhaps your car swerved over the yellow line, or you were driving too slowly, as people tend to do when police are following...
College tests will look like fun compared to these tests
Do you hate tests? If so, you are definitely not along. Most college students in New Jersey have at least a small dislike for the testing process. All those hours of studying, memorizing, and otherwise trying to cram massive amounts of information into your brain in...
How will a DUI affect my employment options?
If you are like most people in New Jersey, the job you have now is a stepping stone. Even if you are working in the field of your choice, you know there are always opportunities to move forward with greater responsibility, more money and higher prestige. However, if...
Even if no DUI, drugs and alcohol can land drivers in trouble
In New Jersey, drivers can face a myriad of criminal penalties related to drug and alcohol use or possession, even if not actually charged with driving under the influence. The penalties associated with these infractions can be costly, and it may be necessary for a...
Underage drinking and driving: Serious crime, serious penalties
New Jersey law does not look favorably upon underage drinking, and any individual facing these charges would be wise to take them seriously. State law says that any individual who possesses, consumes or purchases alcohol must be 21 years of age or older, and the...