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...
When a person in New Jersey is in ketosis, his or her liver uses fat to create fuel. This process creates acetone that is expelled from the body as isopropyl alcohol each time a person breathes. The isopropyl alcohol may inflate a person’s blood alcohol content, which could result in being charged with a DUI. While some parties claim otherwise, it has not been proven that most...
New Jersey is one of many states that have legalized medical marijuana, and the number of states that have legalized recreational use of the drug has been expanding as well. With the increase in legal use of marijuana and the problem of prescription drug abuse, the National Transportation Safety Board is calling for more work to be done to combat the problem of drug-impaired driving.
On Oct....
Drug-impaired driving is increasing in New Jersey and across the U.S., according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. As a result, the agency is launching a new campaign to raise awareness about the issue. The initiative will run through Labor Day, which falls on Sept. 3 this year.
The new campaign is similar to drunk driving initiatives like the “Drive Sober or Get...
The state of New Jersey imposes many different penalties against those who drive while impaired on drugs or alcohol. Those who are under the age of 21 may lose their license for up to 90 days and be ordered to complete up to 30 days of community service. They may also be required to participate in an alcohol education course. State law says that minors may not have a blood alcohol content of...
