Changes 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 articleYou Can Fail DWI Field Sobriety Tests Sober in New Jersey Most people have seen a suspected DWI driver walk the line or perform some other form of roadside field sobriety test, either on TV, in a movie, at a DWI checkpoint, or maybe even in the parking lot or on the side of the […]
read full articleMost people are unaware that you can be arrested or convicted of a DUI even if your blood alcohol level was under the legal limit. New Jersey law permits prosecution of DWI charges with a lower BAC than 0.08% and puts the burden on you to fight the case. If you have been charged with […]
read full articleNew Jersey DUI Reform Brings New Consequences for DWI Charges The New Jersey legislature recently enacted sweeping reforms to change NJ DWI sentencing laws applicable to first-time offenders. On August 23, 2019, Governor Murphy signed Bill S824 into law. Here we examine the prior DWI sentencing scheme for first-time DUI offenders, outline the updates made […]
read full articleHow does a Past DUI Affect my Current Case in NJ? A DUI conviction serves as a wake-up call for many people, particularly for young people and others who have never had prior brushes with the law. For some, a DWI conviction will represent their first and only offense. Not always, though. Sometimes, you wind […]
read full articleDefense Lawyers for NJ Possession of Open Container Charges Many people learn in high school or college that you can face serious consequences if the police find you with an open container of alcohol and you are underage. What some people don’t know is that New Jersey Open Container Laws prohibit the possession of an […]
read full articleDriving while Suspended for DUI Attorneys in NJ Driving on a suspended license in New Jersey can have serious consequences; driving on a license suspended due to a DWI conviction or convicted for refusing to submit to a breath test can have even more serious consequences. These consequences can include a steep fine, mandatory jail […]
read full articleCharged with Driving under the Influence of Prescription Pills in New Jersey? Thousands of people across New Jersey take prescription drugs to treat various conditions. Carisoprodol or Soma for back pain. Xanax or alprazolam for anxiety. Seroquel or lithium for schizophrenia or bipolar disorder. An amphetamine—Adderall, Ritalin, or Dexdrine—to treat ADD or ADHD. In short, […]
read full articleFacing Criminal Charges from the Super Bowl in NJ? The Super Bowl is the premier sporting event in the United States. Emotions run high. People often drink to excess. Some people are invariably arrested. This year, Super Bowl LIII will be held on Sunday, February 3rd. But the parties and gatherings go on all weekend […]
read full articleWhat a Per Se Violation of NJ DWI Laws Means if You’re Arrested New Jersey law prohibits driving while intoxicated, which means driving when you are unable to operate a motor vehicle as well as a sober person under similar circumstances. Although police officers and prosecutors can attempt to prove that you were driving while […]
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