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...
About the Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus in field sobriety testing
There are differing points of view with respect to the field sobriety tests a law enforcement officer might request if he or she stops you on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol. Of the three standard tests, the Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus (HGN) test is...
How does reasonable suspicion affect your DUI case?
Save for at a DUI/DWI checkpoint, a police officer may only stop you if he or she has a reasonable suspicion that you committed or are in the process of committing a criminal activity. The criminal activity can be something as minor as failing to yield or something as...
Are field sobriety tests reliable for marijuana intoxication?
Now that cannabis consumption is legal for most adults in the Garden State, you may enjoy smoking pot or eating edibles without worrying about facing penalties. If you drive when you are high, though, officers may arrest you and charge you with driving under the...
What are standardized field sobriety tests?
Though breath analysis tests often get the most publicity, they are not the only type of tool officers use to detect intoxication. In fact, it often is not even the first tool they use. That role often falls to field sobriety tests. Of these tests, you are more likely...
New Jersey law permits DWI charges for sleeping in a car
An officer may charge an individual with driving while intoxicated if he or she comes across someone sleeping in a parked vehicle. As reported by New Jersey 101.5 Radio's website, the law permits an officer to issue a DWI if it appears the sleeping individual had the...
Must you install an interlock device after a DWI conviction?
Because New Jersey law prohibits driving while impaired, you should always arrange a sober ride home before heading out for a night on the town. After all, if prosecutors secure a DWI conviction, you may face a variety of legal penalties and other consequences. Even...
Taking a look at license plate impoundment
If you are facing allegations of driving drunk, you need to look into the potential ways in which these charges could impact your life. Fines, a damaged reputation and even career problems are a reality for some of those who are accused of driving drunk. Many people...
Getting a job with a DUI on your record
Submitting job applications and preparing for interviews can already be a stressful process. Add on the fact that you have a DUI on your record in New Jersey and you may lack the confidence to try. Fortunately, getting a job with a criminal record may not be quite as...
Is this a probable cause to arrest?
In New Jersey, the law treats DUI crimes seriously. If you face a DUI-related charge, you want to make sure you understand the charge well. Along with that, you should get to know whatever penalty you may be facing. You also want to understand the tools used to arrest...
