According to the New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety, there are around 19,000 DWI-related crashes each year. Driving while intoxicated is not only dangerous, but it is a crime with serious consequences, including potential impacts on employment. Immediate...
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The effects of a second DWI
Driving while intoxicated is a serious offense in New Jersey. If you find yourself facing a second DWI charge, the consequences grow in severity. That makes it important to understand potential outcomes and defenses that could help your situation. Consequences A...
The risks of mixing medications with alcohol
Many people in Mahwah, NJ, rely on medications to help them feel better or manage certain conditions. However, combining these medications with alcohol may lead to serious health risks and complications. For example, mixing medications and alcohol might affect your...
The potential impact of a DUI conviction on employment prospects
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...
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...