New Jersey takes a harsh stance against persons who act carelessly, recklessly or against the law in a school zone. If an officer stops you in a school zone and suspects you are intoxicated, you face hefty charges and penalties. The penalties associated with driving...
DUI/DWI Defense
Improving your life with an ignition interlock device
Losing your driving privileges because of a DUI can completely alter your life. The uncertainty of knowing when you will get your license back may create stress and frustration. While you may not see an ignition interlock device as a positive thing, having one could...
How can a DUI impact your schooling?
Getting a DUI on record can potentially impact just about every aspect of a person's life. In particular, students going to or already attending college should keep a close eye on their records. One single DUI is all it takes for a person's future in college to...
Are sobriety checkpoints legal in the Garden State?
Now that summer is in full swing, you may be planning a festive outing with your family members or friends. If your adventure includes alcohol, though, it is important to understand the legal risks that come with drinking and driving. Simply arranging a sober ride...
What allows the police to pull you over?
Few things may send your heart racing, like seeing the flashing lights of a police car in your rearview mirror. Your brain may race to try and determine what it is you did to raise the suspicion of the police. There are several circumstances where the police may pull...
Can DUI convictions impact college students?
Getting a DUI conviction can potentially cause big problems no matter whether or not the person involved has a prior history or not. This is especially true for college students, who may face more detriments due to a DUI than they expect. Hurdles to job paths The...
What could cause a breathalyzer to be unreliable?
A New Jersey police officer pulls you over and has you blow into a device called a breathalyzer. According to the officer, the breathalyzer has registered a blood alcohol level that is above the legal limit. You might think the officer has irrefutable evidence that...
What happens if I refuse a breathalyzer test?
The last thing you want to see on your drive home is flashing lights behind you. As you pull over, you hope that the officer has something else to attend to, but instead, they pull in behind your vehicle. As the conversation moves forward, you know the officer is...
How does a DUI affect your driver’s license?
When it comes to a charge of drinking and driving in New Jersey, possible jail time, community service and fines are only part of what you could face. You could also lose your driver's license for months (or years) if convicted. The suspension is automatic, even for a...
Should you deny a breath analysis test?
If an officer suspects you of driving while under the influence, they have a battery of tests they may use to prove or disprove their suspicions. Breath analysis tests rank among the most common, as they measure the alcohol content level in your blood through aerosol...
