Most all states take drunk driving seriously and impose various penalties. If drivers in Newark, New Jersey, get pulled over on suspected DUI, an officer can conduct tests. They arrest drivers based on their observations, but drivers can fight charges. Inaccurate breathalyzer A breathalyzer takes a breath sample from the driver to determine the blood […]

All states make drunk driving a chargeable offense, but it doesn’t always deter drivers from driving intoxicated. While some states refer to drunk driving as DUI, New Jersey calls it DWI, or driving while intoxicated. Drivers in Newark who are convicted of DWI could be subject to multiple penalties. New Jersey DWI overview New Jersey […]

Like other states, New Jersey has a set of laws pertaining to driving under the influence or DUI. The state takes this offense seriously, which means there are harsh penalties, especially if you’ve already committed the first offense. You should know the differences and what consequences you might face if you’re convicted. What happens with […]

In New Jersey, law enforcement generally needs a warrant to make an arrest, seize property or conduct a search. But there are exceptions to the rule. Court ruling regarding stops The courts say an individual can be briefly detained without a warrant or probable cause to obtain one. But the officer(s) must evidence that there […]

A driver should expect to face legal woes once a Breathalyzer test reveals a blood alcohol content (BAC) of .08 or higher. New Jersey drivers might feel shocked when a Breathalyzer shows levels at or above the legal limit. Shock may change to anger when the driver did not drink excessively before taking to the […]

A recent study has found that THC has the ability to cause a DUI/DWI/OUI in New Jersey. This research compared test results for these tests before and after the participants consumed THC. These tests include the paced serial addition test, the divided attention test, tasks on a smartphone app, and standard field sobriety tests that […]

Throughout New Jersey, law enforcement sometimes sets up DUI checkpoints. These checkpoints can catch people driving under the influence. You’ll often see these checkpoints happen during the night in places where there’s a lot of traffic. Here’s a closer look at DUI checkpoints and what to do if you wind up under arrest while passing […]

All states have consequences for driving under the influence, even though the penalties vary. Residents in Newark, NJ, commonly hear this referred to as DWI, or driving while intoxicated. Charges may result in court appearances, fines, loss of driver’s license and jail time. The basics of DWI A DWI means operating a vehicle under the […]

New Jersey is a hotspot for driving under intoxication (DUI) from alcohol and other drugs. Drunk driving is a significant contributor to car crashes all over the country. Daily, more than 30 Americans are killed as a result of drunk driving. Apart from the loss of life, the government loses billions of dollars annually due […]

Did you know that driving while intoxicated is one of the most frequently charged offenses in New Jersey? According to the Department of Justice, in 2013, over 24,000 people were arrested for DUI in New Jersey. This works out to be about 65 DUI arrests each day, which is a lot. Driving while intoxicated might […]