Drunk driving laws in New Jersey differ from the vast majority of the country. A DUI is considered both a traffic violation and a criminal offense in most states, and can be charged as a misdemeanor or felony depending on numerous contributing factors. Under New...
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Drunk driving arrests down due to free ride program in NJ town
One year after a drunk driving program providing free rides home for inebriated revelers was introduced, police in Evesham Township have credited the scheme with a 15% decrease in DUI arrests. The Evesham Saving Lives program originally ran as a pilot, but its success...
DUIs demand personalized defenses that are based on the case
In our previous blog post, we discussed boating under the influence and how that charge can have a significant impact on your life. The same is true for all drunk driving cases. We know that you might not be sure where to turn right now. You are facing serious charges...
Blood alcohol tests: Your rights and responsibilities
There are several things that happen when a law enforcement officer has reason to believe that you are driving after you have been drinking. In most cases, a traffic stop is initiated. That leads to specific tests that can be used to determine if you are intoxicated....
Can you be arrested for DUI if you are sleeping in your car?
Can you be arrested for drunk driving if you are drunk and sleeping in your car? A case was recently heard in New Jersey's Madison Joint Municipal Court. The defendant was a retired police officer. The 72-year-old man was charged with DWI after police had found him...
Breath tests accuracy might be used in your DUI defense
When you are arrested for drunk driving, your defense plan has to start right away. If you are actually intoxicated, it can be difficult to come up with a plan right then. Still, the actions that you take can have a profound impact on your defense options down the...
Drugs and driving don’t mix
When you operate a motor vehicle, you need to be aware of what is happening on the roadways around your vehicle. You also need to be able to react appropriately when there is an obstacle or something else that requires you to take action. Using drugs before you drive...
No driver’s license because of DUI, no engineer job
A man who has had multiple DUI convictions and a suspended driver's license will no longer be able to operate a train. The man worked for the New Jersey Transit as a train engineer; however, he is not working as an engineer any longer. His driver's license was...
Know how implied consent can affect your rights
When you decide to drive in New Jersey, you are actually agreeing to more than what you might realize. You probably know that you must drive in a safe manner and abide by all laws that pertain to driving. What you might not realize is that by driving in this state,...
How a DUI affects your driver’s license
Operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol can have unfavorable consequences. A conviction can mean the loss of driving privileges, fines, fees and some embarrassment. A person facing these types of charges should learn what the possible penalties...