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...
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Understanding reasonable suspicion and DUI stops
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...
Can you refuse sobriety testing if you’re pulled over?
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....
2 things to do if you are stopped for drunk driving
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...
3 ways drunk driving charges could affect someone’s licenses
Accusations of driving while under the influence of alcohol could lead to prosecution. Drivers who plead guilty or are convicted of impaired driving will face numerous consequences. Jail time, probation, community service and fines are all possible penalties after a...
What’s the difference between a DWI and DWI per se?
The drinking and driving laws in New Jersey are known as DWI (driving while intoxicated). If you violate these laws, you can face serious penalties if convicted of the crime. When you are pulled over and charged with a DWI, two different charges may apply – DWI and...
When your teenager gets a DUI
If your teenager has been caught drinking and driving, you may feel a range of emotions – from shock and disbelief to anger and frustration. Drunk driving is a serious offense, and teenagers in New Jersey face severe consequences if convicted. This blog post will...
Can you challenge DUI evidence?
If you’ve been charged with driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, there’s no doubt that the prosecution has evidence against you – but that doesn’t mean that their evidence is irrefutable. It’s important to remember that these are viable defenses to DUI...
The true impact of an aggravated DUI conviction
If you have been arrested and charged with an aggravated DUI, it can be a scary and overwhelming situation. Many people facing DUI charges are worried about the possibility of jail time. While this is a potential consequence of a New Jersey DUI conviction, other...
What does “implied consent” mean?
Suppose you’ve gone out to dinner and had a drink while out. It was one drink, and you didn’t think anything about it before you got in your car to drive home. While driving home, you can get pulled over for any reason. Maybe your taillight is out, for example. If...