Drunk Driving

The police have many tools they can use to determine if a driver is drunk. One of the first things the police may do is ask a driver to do a field sobriety test. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has sanctioned three field sobriety tests. But,...

It’s a stressful place to be when you’re facing the possibility of a third conviction for DUI. You know that the possible penalties are going to be more serious than you’ve dealt with before and the impact is going to be far-reaching. Your career, driving license,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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....