A DUI charge is scary enough, and the idea of a conviction is enough to spook most people. However, many also focus on the short-term impacts only, such as time in jail or fines. The long-term impacts can actually have an even bigger and more direct potential to...
DUI/DWI Defense
What is strict liability vehicular homicide in New Jersey?
The state may charge a person who causes the death of another person while driving a vehicle recklessly with vehicular manslaughter. This charge can result from accidents that do and do not involve alcohol. Causing the death of a person while driving under the...
How can I prevent others from driving impaired?
Keeping New Jersey’s roads free from impaired drivers starts with all of us. Not only does getting a DUI charge mean a lot of headache and expense, it is also very dangerous for everybody. It is always good to have a plan in place to prevent drunk driving. Sometimes,...
What happens if you get a DWI in a school zone in New Jersey?
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...
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...
