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...
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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...
A DUI affects more than your bank account
If you get a DUI, you may start thinking about the potential fines immediately. All of a sudden, choosing to drive home so that you didn’t have to pay for a cab cost you up to $400. You’re also probably concerned about increased insurance premiums, which could cost...
Blood alcohol levels decrease at a rate of 0.015% per hour
There are cases in which people get pulled over for drunk driving, and they’re shocked. Maybe they just got up for the day. Perhaps they haven’t had a drink in hours. They definitely didn’t think they were over any sort of legal limit. But that’s not what the breath...
Field sobriety tests are outdated, unreliable
When an officer pulls over a suspected drunk driver, they may use their training to determine if their suspicion is correct. While it’s common to have a Breathalyzer test done, an officer may instead use field sobriety tests. You may be wondering what a field sobriety...
Have you been ordered to use an ignition interlock device?
If you are convicted of driving under the influence (DUI), there is the possibility that the judge will order you to install an ignition interlock device (IID) before restoring your driving privileges. This device is used to prevent you from starting your vehicle if...
How can you stay out of trouble if going for a drink?
Drinking and driving come with many potential consequences. You could face a DUI charge and harm yourself or someone else. Because of the long-term impact that all these things can have on your life, it’s important to take steps to protect yourself. Have a designated...
Breath tests are often inaccurate
One of the most common things that police do to determine if someone is under the influence is to give them a breath test. This may be done after that individual has already gone through field sobriety tests or provided other indications that they may be impaired. In...
Sobriety checkpoints in South Jersey: What to know
Summer is here and with it comes many reasons to celebrate. Good food, music, and alcohol will be flowing at weddings, graduation parties, and family picnics. While it is fun to indulge a bit, it’s important that you don’t get behind the wheel of a car if you have had...