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...
A breathalyzer test may be a part of the evidence used against an accused driver facing drunk driving charges. A breathalyzer test showing that the accused driver’s blood alcohol (BAC) content level is above the legal limit may form the basis of drunk driving charges.
Challenging a breathalyzer test may be a valuable part of a DUI defense which is why accused drivers should understand how...
Car crashes are common at any time of year, but now that holiday traffic is starting to pick up, you may see them more often. On top of busy traffic during the holiday season, you may also see an uptick in crashes due to weather. Cold, rain, sleet and snow combine to reduce visibility and potentially make slick roads that are difficult to maneuver.
Since you have to get to work every day...
Judges in New Jersey and Massachusetts dismissed more than 30,000 drunk driving cases in just 12 months because of unreliable breath tests according to New York Times reporters. The newspaper investigated the use of breath-testing devices by police officers, and they claim to have discovered widespread human error and lax official oversight. The report reveals that some breath test devices...
Driving while intoxicated (DWI) is a relatively common criminal offense in New Jersey, with people getting arrested every day across the state for driving under the influence. A portion of the individuals who wind up arrested and charged with impaired driving offenses will face aggravated DWI charges.
Aggravated offenses mean that there are complicating factors that make the offense more...
Although New Jersey motorists who are accused of drunk driving often believe that they will automatically face serious consequences, there are certain defenses that can result in an acquittal. In very rare circumstances, affirmative defenses may be utilized. However, highlighting holes in the police officer’s observations tend to be more common.
Affirmative defenses to drunk driving...
