We've all been there. You're driving down the road, minding your own business, when a police car pulls up behind you out of nowhere with its lights flashing. You suddenly have the urge to explain yourself and proclaim your innocence. However, trying to talk your way...
Drunk Driving
Can you lose your license if you don’t take a Breathalyzer?
Suppose a police officer pulls you over and suspects you’re under the influence of a substance. In that case, they may ask you to take a Breathalyzer. The results of a Breathalyzer indicate how much alcohol is in your blood, which tells the office if you’re over the...
Addiction can increase DUI risks
The vast majority of people in the United States have consumed alcohol. In 2019, the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) reported that more than 85% of individuals who were legal adults had consumed alcohol at some point. In the last year, 69.5% of people...
Understanding New Jersey’s “open container” law
When New Jersey residents head out to the beach, for an outdoor concert or a picnic over the summer, it’s common to bring along some beer, wine or other alcohol. However, it’s important to keep it outside the reach of anyone in the vehicle and sealed. It can be too...
3 financial consequences of a New Jersey drunk driving offense
Many people facing drunk driving charges in New Jersey feel embarrassed and want to minimize the exposure they have for the charges against them. Driving while intoxicated (DWI) charges could hurt their careers and their social lives. Staying out of court is often a...
Know the responsibilities of having an IID before getting it
Ignition interlock devices (IIDs) are important tools for helping people get back behind the wheel legally after a DWI. While having an IID in your vehicle may be embarrassing and inconvenient, it’s better than having to rely on other people for rides or risking...
Could mouthwash lead to a DUI arrest?
You often hear people who are arrested on DUI charges say that they are actually innocent and they weren't drinking. Even those who claim they did have a few drinks may say they should have still been well below the legal limit in terms of blood alcohol concentration....
Getting booze past New Jersey cops is harder than you may think
Everyone likes to party from time to time, but some people prefer to do so away from home. To some, this means drinking out on the road, in a public outdoor setting or at one of New Jersey’s amazing beaches. However, the state is known for its harsh alcohol laws....
When can you call a sobriety test into question?
People who are facing drunk driving charges in New Jersey need to ensure that they famialirize themselves with the law in this area. Checking out all the possible defense strategies is part of this process. One thing that might come into the picture is the sobriety...
Has your drinking problem jeopardized your CDL?
Everyone who gets convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) faces restrictive and negative consequences for their bad decision to drink and get behind the wheel. But when that convicted drunken driver is a commercial truck driver, it can be a life-changing...