Aside from proving impairment, the operation of a vehicle is one element a prosecutor must prove to convict a defendant of a DUI charge in New Jersey. Officers have multiple ways to determine a driver is drunk, from observations to field sobriety testing, and ultimately, a breath test to assess the level of alcohol in […]
read full articleIf police catch you sleeping in your vehicle while intoxicated, it is possible for a court to convict you of a DWI in NJ. You don’t have to be driving to be arrested and convicted of drunk driving in New Jersey. According to the New Jersey Appellate Court case, State of New Jersey v. John Thompson, […]
read full articleThe long-awaited rollout for recreational marijuana in New Jersey has begun with preliminary rules and regulations about who can dispense cannabis products and licensing requirements. By 2022, retailers will be open for business so more buyers can purchase cannabis products. With the advent of marijuana sales, legal experts expect a considerable rise in DUI’s, not […]
read full articleYou may be surprised to know that you can say no if you are stopped and asked to take a field sobriety test. No law in New Jersey requires you to take one. You can politely refuse to take one not to aggravate the officers and give them a reason to arrest you. But that […]
read full articleWhat Happens when a College Student gets Charged with a Crime in NJ? Many look back on college years as glory days. College students are in the throes of enormous growth and change, facing challenges to their minds, bodies, and wills. It can be a time of growth and making fond memories. But it can […]
read full articleDefense Lawyers for Uber & Lyft Drivers Charged with Crimes and DWI in NJ Ridesharing is a rising source of income for many drivers, especially those with other jobs or who need to supplement retirement or disability payments. With an app, a destination, and a reasonable fee, most people can get a driver to pick […]
read full articleSuspensions and Problems for Commercial Drivers Charged with DWI in NJ Just as with non-commercial licenses, you need to obey the rules of the road and laws of the state when you drive commercial vehicles. You must drive safely, obeying traffic rules and use common sense, like pulling over when you are tired and not […]
read full articleDWI and Assault by Auto: What Happens if they Occur in the Same Case? In assault cases in New Jersey, what comes to mind is often violent conduct that produces substantial injuries to another. However, not all assaults involve intentional violence heinously committed against another person. Sometimes assaults happen purely by accident and without malice. […]
read full articleChanges to NJ DWI Law Remove School Zone Driving under the Influence Offenses Before December 1st of 2019, if a person was convicted of drinking and driving or operating their car while under the influence of a drug in New Jersey, the court was required to suspend their license. The circumstances of the case did […]
read full articleNew Jersey law prohibits driving under the influence of more substances than just alcohol. In fact, you can be arrested for driving under the influence of any legal or illegal drug if the drug causes impairment while you’re operating a vehicle. New Jersey police officers arrest thousands of drivers on DUI charges involving drugs every […]
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