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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,...
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...
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...
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...
Naturally, receiving a jail sentence is one of the top concerns of most DWI defendants in New Jersey. Spending time in jail disrupts your entire way of life. You may lose your job, and your relationships will likely suffer as well if you must face jail time. New...
If you’re accused of driving while intoxicated, one of the things you may want to do is to challenge the evidence that is allegedly available against you. Your attorney is skilled in doing this and will walk you through the process, but it’s still a good idea to know...
You had a great time out with your friends, but you were pretty tired when you headed home. You rolled through a stop sign just a little too fast or took a turn too widely, and the next thing you knew there were blue lights flashing behind you from a police car. You...
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...
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...
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...