New Penalties for DWI in New Jersey: 2019

New 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 […]

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What Can Happen if Police Find You with an Open Container in New Jersey

Defense 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 […]

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New Jersey Supreme Court Stiffens Jail Sentence for Driving with a Suspended License for DWI

Driving 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 […]

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Driving under the Influence with Prescription Drugs in NJ

Charged 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, […]

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Charged with a Crime during Super Bowl Weekend in New Jersey

Facing 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 […]

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Per Se Driving While Intoxicated DWI Offenses in New Jersey

What 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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Where You are Most Likely to be Arrested for DWI in New Jersey this Holiday Season

This week marks the beginning of New Jersey’s annual “Drive Sober of Get Pulled Over” campaign, as law enforcement ramps up their efforts to identify and charge individuals found driving under the influence. If you plan to attend a holiday party, family gathering, work function, or other social event where you drink alcohol, you should know […]

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