If you have ever faced DUI charges, you know what a wake-up call they can be. You probably thought you would not be caught but then realized the consequences of this charge are often severe. In the months after a DUI charge, you probably took steps to avoid this...
DUI/DWI
2 traffic violations that can prompt a DUI stop
If you drive on a regular basis, chances are you have gotten yourself in some form of a traffic violation situation at some point. Whereas a ticket for a traffic violation can be stressful and costly, it is usually a straightforward process – you pay the fine or...
Should you yield to the Breathalyzer test in New Jersey?
Not many experiences are as frightening as being pulled over for a drunk driving investigation. And there is a pretty good reason for this: A conviction for drunk driving in New Jersey comes with serious legal and personal consequences. If you are stopped for a DWI...
3 ways a DUI conviction will hurt your career
New Jersey takes drunk driving very seriously. Depending on the severity of the offense (first-time or repeat offender), a DUI conviction can lead to serious legal consequences. However, the consequences of a DUI conviction can extend far beyond the driver’s license...
What happens when the police catch minors with alcohol?
The teenage years are often full of rule-breaking, rebellion and personal experimentation. High school students and recent graduates alike need to figure out who they are as a person and differentiate themselves from their parents, a process that can be quite painful...
Can a police error beat my DUI charges?
When facing DUI charges, it can feel like there is no way to defend yourself. While you may feel like pleading guilty is the best way to avoid or reduce the consequences of a conviction, you may want to consider defending yourself by going after the arresting...
The cost of your second (or third) DUI
The first drunk driving charge was a wake-up call. Like most, you thought you would not get caught but realized the actual consequences when it finally happened. In the months afterward, you had every intention to take the precautions to avoid that situation again,...
Do parents really influence underage drinking?
If you’re a parent who is worried that your child may begin drinking while still underage, you’re likely trying to figure out how to address it. There are, of course, conflicting opinions. Some say that telling your children they should never drink just makes it taboo...
How far back does New Jersey law go for multiple DWI convictions?
Everyone knows that drinking and driving is against the law in New Jersey. What you might not know, especially if you have never been charged with DWI before, is that the punishments for a drunk driving conviction get increasingly harsh the second, third or subsequent...
How do you get out of jail after an Atlantic City DWI/Drug arrest?
For most New Jersey residents, spending even one night in jail is simply one night too many. The good news is that it is often possible to be released from jail after you have been booked on charges involving driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol and/or drugs....