Look at the headlines any day of the week and one can see the volume and frequency of drunken driving arrests here in the Garden State. Is it just us, or do we just have bad luck when it comes to being charged with driving under the influence? Probably a…
Whatever the situation; be it a routine traffic stop that results in a DWI arrest, a drunken driving summons received at a sobriety checkpoint, or a breath test refusal charge following a drunk driving stop in the city, there is no reason whatsoever for not consulting a qualified New Jersey…
We’ve echoed this bit of information numerous times in this venue, but we’ll say it again; it makes little difference whether a driver is arrested or charged with driving under the influence of alcohol in Bergen, Passaic, Hudson or Ocean County, consequences of a DWI or drug DUI conviction are…
It’s no surprise that drivers in the Garden State face stiff and relatively inflexible drunk driving laws. And while saying that our state’s anti-DWI statutes are rigid, it’s a fair bet that the State Police and local law enforcement officers who uphold those laws are equally as unwavering in carrying…
You can be sure that state and local police here in the Garden State have next to no tolerance for drunken driving on public roads; and neither does our court system. Besides the potentially embarrassing and career-changing arrest for driving while intoxicated, there is also the probability of being convicted…
If anyone had a question that a single drunken driving conviction could affect an individual’s future is a major way, just ask any former commercial truck driver who has been found guilty of drinking and driving. When we say this, we don’t just mean DWI while on duty, but on…
As we’ve previously discussed in this forum, being caught for driving drunk is a serious situation that can lead to harsh penalties and fines, not to mention potential jail time and long-term driver’s license suspension. While most motorists in the Garden State know that a DWI arrest, much less a…
For argument’s sake, let’s posit that a Garden State motorist, who gets stopped for a routine traffic offense, ends up being charged with drunken driving in Ocean County. After stopping the driver for some simple infraction, such as failure to signal or improper turn, the officer might begin to suspect…
Accused drunk drivers in Bergen, Union, Monmouth and Sussex County may be surprised to hear that the breath testing devices used by state and local police agencies can be affected by the chemicals known to be present in cigarette smoke. Understanding this technical issue can sometimes help a DWI defendant…
For argument’s sake, let’s posit that a Garden State motorist, who gets stopped for a routine traffic offense, ends up being charged with drunken driving in Monmouth County. After stopping the driver for some simple infraction, such as failure to signal or improper turn, the officer might begin to suspect…