Knowing how police departments and the judicial system handle drunken drivers is one large step in preparing for a future DWI arrest. This is not to say that learning about the steps of a drunken driving arrest and possible conviction indicates a person’s propensity to drive under the influence of…
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Bergen County DWI News: New Jersey Driver Arrested for DWI Accident that Injured Park Ridge Man
As a New Jersey DWI defense attorney, I’d be the first to say that being arrested for alleged drunk driving following an injury accident will not gain a person any points in court. It’s a fact that the police already have a very dim view of intoxicated driving, but combining…
Judge in Atlantic County, NJ, Rules Drunken Driving Breath Test Machine Unreliable
An Atlantic City judge recently overturned a DWI conviction when he found that only a certain type of thermometer probe should be used to determine the reliability breathalyzer devices. According to recent news reports, Superior Court Judge Max Baker’s decision could affect the results of numerous drunk driving cases in…
Morris County, NJ, Drunk Driving News: Police Charge Drivers with DWI and Marijuana Possession
As a New Jersey DWI defense lawyer, I represent numerous clients accused of drunken driving. These individuals may or may not have been operating their vehicles under the influence of alcohol, prescription drugs, or illegal substances such as cocaine, heroine or marijuana. Although their individual circumstances may vary, the way…
NJ Drunken Driving Update: Understanding the DWI Arrest Process in New Jersey (Part 1)
Getting into a motor vehicle after having a drink or two is always a gamble. Not simply because being impaired can reduce one’s reaction time and possibly result in a traffic accident, but also because New Jersey’s court system and police agencies are constantly on the lookout for drunken drivers.…
New Jersey Marijuana Defense: Did Police Find Weed in Your Car? Better Contact an Experienced Attorney
With more and more states voting to allow medical marijuana sales in cities and towns across the country, the opportunity for DWI and drug DUI arrests involving the possession of weed (or cannabis) has become much more real. Because of the increasing use of hash as a medicinal drug, the…
Garden State Municipalities Turn to Social Network Sites to Discourage Drunken Driving
We’ve discussed this before, but anyone who wishes to maintain the respect of their family, peers and business associates should be very sensitive to the potential embarrassment that a drunken driving conviction can bring upon them. Reputations, friendships and marital relationships have been torn apart following a DWI arrest and…
Police Blotter: Drunk Driving and Drug DUI Arrests in Bridgeton, New Jersey
Visit any county in the Garden State and you will find a fair number of drunken driving arrests on a weekly basis. Whether you live in Hudson, Somerset, Mercer or Atlantic County, the stories are quite similar, though the circumstances and facts of each DWI case are unique. It’s important…
Middlesex County, NJ, Drunken Driving News: New Jersey Bar Patron Hits Police Cruiser, Gets DWI
All things considered, if a motorist is going to be stopped for drunk driving in the Garden State, if and when it does happen it’s advisable not to have that arrest be in conjunction with a traffic accident. Coupling a DWI or drug DUI arrest with property damage, or worse,…
DWI Law Update: Field Sobriety Testing Procedures for New Jersey Motorists Suspected of Driving while Intoxicated
Understanding what can occur during a routine traffic stop can be very useful for drivers who may have had some amount of beer, wine or hard liquor prior to getting behind the wheel of their car or truck. By learning the procedures used by police officers when facing a possible…