All states treat DUI as a serious manner, and an officer may subject the driver to field sobriety tests. Field sobriety tests in New Jersey check to see if blood alcohol content levels are above the legal limit, which is .08 in most states. While drivers can refuse the tests, they should understand the law. Refusing field sobriety tests and the law During a field sobriety test, the officer...

If you have been convicted of driving under the influence, you may face penalties that could have a long-term impact on your life. For instance, if you are required to spend time in a New Jersey jail, it might jeopardize your ability to remain employed. It could also affect your ability to retain parental rights to your children. A DUI conviction may lead to financial trouble If you are unable...

If you’re convicted on drunk driving charges, then the penalties thrust upon you can be quite significant. This is especially true if this is not your first drunk driving charge. In these instances, you might end up facing the very real possibility of jail time, fines, lengthy license suspension, and even the mandatory use of an ignition interlock device. With the maximum penalties being...

Each year hundreds of people are arrested in New Jersey and charged with driving under the influence. DUI is one of the most common criminal charges. However, our readers should remember that an arrest is not the same as a conviction. Prosecutors have a high bar to meet in order to secure a conviction: proving guilt “beyond a reasonable doubt.” As in all legal cases, DUI cases hinge on...

When a person gets pulled over for drunk driving it can be a scary situation. Law enforcement officers can be intimidating, and it can be hard for a defendant to understand their legal rights in these situations. If a person is facing a DUI charge in a different state from where they reside it can lead to more complications. DUI enhancement and the Interstate Driver’s License Compact When a...

Getting pulled over is rarely a pleasant experience. The situation is often unpredictable and a million thoughts may pass through your head. A stressful situation becomes even worse if you’ve been drinking. Getting pulled over and arrested on suspicion of drunk driving can be just the beginning of the accused’s troubles. A drunk driving conviction on a person’s record often means fines,...

New Jersey drivers who are arrested for driving under the influence can face a variety of harsh penalties if they are convicted. Not only can they lose their driver’s license, but they can be incarcerated and fined. These charges can be made worse if the driver commits other violations like refusing a breath test. Drivers who are confronted with these and other issues related to DUI should...

Drunk driving arrests are one of the most common arrests in New Jersey. Thousands of these arrests occur every year. Most people will never have an encounter with law enforcement officials in which they are suspected of committing a crime. So, what should our readers expect if they are charged with DUI? Well, for starters, the circumstances of the arrest will need to be examined. Law...

As most New Jersey residents know, Breathalyzer test results are considered very reliable within the criminal justice system and few dare to challenge them. What they don’t realize that New Jersey is one of the states where thousands of test results have been thrown out in challenges. The reliance states place on these tests is demonstrated by their mandatory nature. In fact, if someone...

Any interaction with law enforcement officials in New Jersey can be a nerve-racking experience for civilians. For most of us, the most common form of interaction with law enforcement officials is usually a traffic stop for some type of traffic violation, such as speeding. However, DUI stops are also quite common. And, when these types of stops occur, it is also common for law enforcement...