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Blog: DUI

  • Understanding New Jersey's Underage Drinking Laws and Their Consequences

    Sep 13, 2023

    The issue of underage drinking presents a multitude of challenges, not just in the United States but specifically in the state of New Jersey. Alcohol, although a legal substance for adults, can pose life-altering risks for young individuals who engage in its consumption. Binge drinking, a pattern commonly observed in underage drinkers, dramatically elevates the risks of traffic accidents, physical injuries, and long-term consequences such as alcohol dependency. Legal Drinking Age and Exceptions in Ne...
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  • Navigating the waters: Understanding BUI laws in New Jersey

    May 3, 2023

    Boating is a popular recreational activity in New Jersey, offering residents and visitors countless opportunities to enjoy the vast coastal and inland waterways. However, you must understand the legal implications of mixing alcohol with boating. If caught doing this, it can lead to severe consequences, including charges like driving under the influence (DUI). Boating Under the Influence (BUI) laws in New Jersey New Jersey's BUI laws are stipulated under Potential consequences of a BUI convictio...
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  • DUI and DWI charges can be “aggravated” when minors are present

    Apr 12, 2023

    Most adults fully understand that it is not a good idea to drink and drive. Therefore, they do their best to wait a reasonable amount of time after drinking before getting behind the wheel of a car. The logic in this approach is sound, as the only thing that can lower a motorist’s blood alcohol concentration (BAC) below the legal limit is time.However, despite many motorists’ best intentions, the arrest of individuals whose BAC i...
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  • Why refusing a blood alcohol test is not a great idea

    Feb 15, 2023

    If a law enforcement officer pulls you over and you know that there is a risk that you’ve had more to drink than you should, you may be thinking “I’ll just stay silent.” While it is true that the Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects individuals who have been arrested from answering questions without an attorney present, this doesn’t mean that you can simply ignore an arresting officer’s orders without potentially incurring consequences.One o...
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  • 4 kinds of field sobriety tests

    Feb 3, 2023

    If the driver was driving on the centerline, ran a red light or violated traffic laws, for example, then the police may be under the suspicion that a driver is drunk and they’ll very likely perform a traffic stop. During this traffic stop, the police will ask a few simple questions regarding the driver's state of mind and alcohol consumption. The driver has the 1. Walk-and-turn test During a walk-and-turn test, the driver wil...
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  • Don’t try these things to avoid a DUI charge

    Feb 3, 2023

    Are you planning on going out to drink with friends? If you notice one of your friends is attempting to drive after a few drinks, then you should stop them. Drinking and driving can result in a DUI chargeHowever, your friend may be convinced that there’s a simple trick to avoid a DUI charge. Simply stated, there’s only one thing that can prevent a DUI charge and that’s not driving drunk. As their friend, yo...
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  • 4 mistakes to avoid at a DUI traffic stop

    Jan 18, 2023

    Should you get out of your car? What information should you give to the police? These are some of the questions that may be running through your mind when the police pull you over on suspicion of drunk driving.It is worth noting that your words or actions after a DUI stop could impact your case if you are charged with drunk driving. Therefore it helps to understand the do’s and don’ts during such a sto...
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  • Understanding reasonable suspicion and DUI stops

    Dec 6, 2022

    Looking in your rearview mirror and noticing the red and blue flashing lights can be a stressful situation. It’s only made worse if you discover the reason for the stop is because the police believe you are intoxicated. However, the police must have reasonable suspicion of criminal activity to pull you over. A lack of this means that they cannot legally stop you. What is considered reasonable suspicion for a DUI stop? Several things may mak...
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  • Can you refuse sobriety testing if you’re pulled over?

    Dec 6, 2022

    Imagine if someone had a few drinks and thought they were safe to drive home. Whether it was because they were recklessly driving or because they had a tail light out, they were pulled over by police. The officer asked the driver to perform a Breathalyzer test.Sobriety tests, such as a Breathalyzer, are used to determine if someone was driving while intoxicated. Many people believe that Breathalyzer tests are optional and are only used o...
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  • 2 Things to Do If You Are Stopped for Drunk Driving

    Nov 18, 2022

    Let’s take care of the obvious: do not drink and drive. Don’t drink and drive because you do not want to get arrested, have your license suspended, pay fines or end up in jail. Most importantly, don’t drink and drive because doing so endangers your life as well as other road users. If you are stopped for a drunk driving investigation, it is important to understand that your defense begins right away. What you d...
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