Driving under the influence in Bergen County, NJ, can seriously affect your employment prospects. Employers often consider applicants’ criminal records and a DUI conviction can raise red flags. In fact, if you have a job at the time of your DUI conviction, it may not...
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Understanding DWIs and medication use
Driving while intoxicated is a serious offense that can have significant legal and personal repercussions. In New Jersey, not only is alcohol impairment considered a DWI offense, but driving impaired from medication use, both prescription and over the counter, can...
What happens to your vehicle after a DUI arrest?
Driving while intoxicated (DWI) charges can lead to punishments on conviction. But make no mistake: You start facing penalties when an officer arrests you for drunk driving and takes you back to the police station for testing. If your blood alcohol content (BAC) level...
What to expect after a drunk driving arrest
Getting pulled over and arrested for drunk driving is a stressful and overwhelming experience. That is why you must understand what can happen after an arrest, as it can help you navigate the situation more effectively. Being aware of possible penalties and...
What happens when you’re scheduled to attend an Intoxicated Driver Resource Center?
Drivers charged with driving while intoxicated (DWI) in New Jersey can expect a laundry list of penalties. These include license suspensions, fines, jail time and a requirement to install an ignition interlock device in your car. But in addition to these penalties, a...
How do states punish DWI manslaughter?
Every state has different methods for approaching crimes. When it comes to DWI manslaughter, some states take a very hard approach, while others are more lenient. Seeing how New Jersey compares to other states gives insight into how the state manages this crime. New...
Field sobriety test vs. breath test: Is there a difference?
Public roads and highways are teeming with all sorts of fatal threats. But there is a unique fear that comes with a New Jersey police officer asking you to pull you over for driving while intoxicated (DWI) suspicion. The state’s police officer can submit you to either...
When are you required to get an ignition interlock device?
When a driver gets a driving while intoxicated (DWI) charge, they could face several penalties including fines, jail time, license suspension and a requirement to perform community service. Sometimes, the court might also ask a driver to install an ignition interlock...
Why having a minor in your car could worsen your DUI charge
In New Jersey, a person charged with DUI while operating a car with a minor inside may also face a criminal charge for child endangerment. The law is strict on DUI violators because of the danger they pose to themselves and other motorists on the road. Purposefully...
Questioning the accuracy of breathalyzer tests
Breath tests are commonly used in DWI cases to determine an individual's blood alcohol concentration (BAC). However, these tests are not always accurate and can be subject to errors or limitations. If you're facing a DWI charge based on a breath test result, knowing...