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...
Drunk Driving
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...
Holidays enhance the risk of drunk-driving charges
If you are like most Americans celebrating Thanksgiving this week, the annual gathering of family and friends both near and far marks the beginning of the winter holiday season. However, this heady time of year is rife with occasions to overindulge when drinking...
Defend yourself against a third-offense DWI
People make mistakes. If this is not the first time that you’ve faced a DWI, though, you shouldn’t make the mistake of not protecting and defending yourself. New Jersey takes third-offense DWIs very seriously. You will likely not be able to expunge or remove a DWI...
How are drunk driving rules different for commercial drivers?
Drunk driving is a common criminal offense in New Jersey. Anyone from a teenager leaving a party to a bus driver is at risk of impaired driving allegations if they get behind the wheel after having something to drink. People face different standards for their driving...
Your own Breathalyzer test won’t get you out of a DWI
As you likely know, you can get a DWI charge if you are arrested with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08% or higher. You can also get charged if you’re below this level, but other evidence of impairment is needed. With a high enough BAC, it can be assumed. ...
Can you avoid a sobriety checkpoint?
A sobriety checkpoint has two goals. First off, officers want to find impaired drivers who go through. Secondly, they want the mere knowledge that a checkpoint may exist to keep people from driving under the influence. Under New Jersey law, it is legal for police...