Category | Dwi
Do drivers need to submit to field sobriety tests?
When police officers suspect people of drunk driving, they are often rather aggressive in their enforcement efforts. They ask people leading questions to get them to implicate themselves. They try to gather evidence as quickly as possible to justify charges of impaired driving. Obviously, chemical breath tests can provide strong...
3 ways to handle a failed breath test when fighting charges
People accused of drunk driving may feel truly confused after failing a chemical breath test. Sometimes, individuals who have only had one or two drinks end up facing accusations of drunk driving after an unexpected traffic stop. Many motorists plead guilty because they assume they cannot fight impaired driving charges....
Sleeping it off instead of driving home can lead to a DUI
Most people have a hard time determining when they have had too much to drink. People often underestimate their level of impairment and could end up arrested for a driving under the influence (DUI) offense when they thought they could drive legally. Sometimes, drivers readily acknowledge that they should not...
Can you successfully fool a breathalyzer test?
The question of whether people can successfully fool a breathalyzer test is a common one. After all, it can be surprisingly easy to feel “fine” even if one’s blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is too high to drive safely. As such, people may wonder if they can keep a trick or...
What you need to know about second-time DUI offenses in NJ
Facing a second DUI offense in New Jersey can be a daunting experience, and understanding the potential consequences is important. The penalties for these crimes can be severe, and understanding the legal landscape is necessary. There are ways to reduce charges as well as strategies for fighting them. License suspension...
Don’t let picnics and beach trips lead to a summer DUI charge
Those who are arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) charges in New Jersey often have no intention of breaking the law. Although there are some people who consistently drive after drinking, many others get in trouble after a single mistake. People are notoriously very bad at evaluating themselves for...
Are DUI checkpoints legal in New Jersey?
A general DUI traffic stop needs to begin with a valid reason to pull the car over. Examples may include evidence of intoxication, such as swerving all over the road, or an unrelated issue, like a broken taillight. No matter what, though, police can’t just randomly stop cars. They need...
What you need to know if you get an ignition interlock device
Currently, ignition interlock devices (IIDs) aren’t mandated by New Jersey law for first-time DWI offenders unless their blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is determined to be at least .15% (nearly twice the legal limit). However, a judge can order that anyone who pleads guilty to or is convicted of a DWI...
What percentage of drivers are arrested on DUI or DWI charges?
You know people who routinely drive home after having too much to drink. You also know about DUI/DWI accident statistics. It’s clear that people often get behind the wheel when they are impaired by drugs or alcohol. In some cases, they don’t even know that they’re impaired, or they honestly...