DWI charges in New Jersey must stem from a lawful traffic stop. If you have been arrested or charged with a DWI, it is important to reach out to a hard-working New Jersey DWI attorney who can assess the merits of your case. Depending on the circumstances of your arrest,…
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Underage DWI Penalties in New Jersey
Driving while intoxicated (DWI) is a serious offense in New Jersey, regardless of whether the driver is of age or underage. If you or your underage child has been arrested or charged with a DWI, you should speak to a seasoned New Jersey DWI attorney who is well versed in…
The Burden of Proof in a New Jersey DWI Case
If you have been charged with a DWI in New Jersey, you should not delay in reaching out to a skilled DWI lawyer who can assess the details of your case. A DWI conviction can adversely affect every aspect of your life, including your criminal record, your job prospects, and even your…
A Closer Look at Miranda Rights in Context of DWI Arrest
If the police did not read you your Miranda rights after arresting you for a DWI, it is important to reach out to a seasoned New Jersey DWI defense attorney as soon as possible. We will scrutinize the facts of your case and help determine whether a Miranda motion may…
Post-Conviction Relief for a New Jersey DWI
A DWI conviction can have serious and long-term consequences for many aspects of your life. Even if you have been convicted of driving while intoxicated (DWI), there is a procedure in the law which allows a reversal in certain, limited circumstances. Courts can use prior DWI convictions as grounds to…
Out of State Drivers Arrested in New Jersey for DWI
When you are driving in a state, you are subject to all of the traffic laws and regulations in that state, including driving while intoxicated (DWI) rules. If you have an out of state license and were arrested in New Jersey for a DWI, you need to reach out to…
NJ Supreme Court to Municipal Judges: Stop Combining Pretrial DWI Suppression Hearings with Full-on Trials
Last month the New Jersey Supreme Court affirmed the decision of the state’s Appellate Division that had overturned a drunken driving conviction of a New Jersey driver following arguments that the man’s trial mixed aspects of a pretrial hearing and that of the actual trial, which in the Court’s view…
States Add Mandatory Ignition Interlock Device (IID) Laws; New Jersey Continues to Mull IIDs
Mississippi has added its name to the list of states now requiring ignition interlock devices (IIDs) for all DWI offenders, even first-time convicted drunken drivers. New Jersey is waiting in the wings right now, as legislators in Trenton hash things out regarding the state’s mandatory IID law. While the debate…
FAQ: NJ Drunk Driving Arrests and the Consequences of a DWI Conviction — Part Five
For those individuals who find themselves on the wrong side of the law, that is, a motorist who has been arrested for a drunken driving offense, the immediate issue at hand is often trying to locate a competent DWI-DUI attorney to represent oneself against the local municipal prosecutor who is…
Garden State DWI News: Could Government Seizure of Vehicles in Adjoining States Portend Jersey’s Future?
Most every motorist understands intuitively that drinking while intoxicated (DWI) can be a costly undertaking, not only in terms of post-conviction fines and increased insurance premiums down the road, but also in the unfortunate event of a crash causing injury or death. Yet, regardless of the disincentives to drink and…