One of the milestones for teens is their high school prom. Charter party buses and limos are still the classiest way to travel, but they aren't always a possibility in some locations. Uber and Lyft are possibilities now. Other prom-goers will simply drive themselves....
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Can a DUI affect my ability to get a job?
A DUI conviction does not only have criminal consequences for drivers, it can also have severe career consequences. For individuals who work in the public sector and other types of professional positions, a DUI arrest could result in immediate termination from their...
What affects a blood alcohol test?
There are many things that influence the outcome of a blood alcohol test in New Jersey. First and foremost, the amount of drinks you consume and the rate at which you consume them plays the biggest role. Having two drinks in a half an hour is going to register higher...
Boating and alcohol consumption can lead to criminal charges
With the nice weather that we are having now and will likely have throughout the summer, people are enjoying spending time out on the water. Now is a perfect time for everyone who plans on spending time out on the water to remember that operating any watercraft after...
The legal and financial implications of a New Jersey DUI
In a recent report from Mothers Against Drunk Driving, New Jersey received only two out of a possible five stars for how it protects drunk driving victims. The organization says that over 50 percent of drivers who have a suspended license continue to drive. Both...
What are the penalties for driving on a suspended license?
When you get a DUI or a DWI, your license can be suspended. This means you're not to drive at all until you get it back, whether you're sober or not. If you are pulled over driving on that suspended license, you could face a number of punishments, including the...
Could you face DUI charges if you have diabetes?
For those with diabetes, getting pulled over on suspicion of driving under the influence is a very real issue. The problem is that a diabetic low can bring about some of the same symptoms as alcohol, including: -- Slight or serious dizziness. -- Blurry vision. --...
New Jersey police are being trained to spot drugged driving
As drunk driving has decreased throughout the country, the number of people driving under the influence of drugs has increased. When over-the-counter medications, prescription drugs, illegal drugs or some combination of them are in a person's system, they can become a...
Refusing a breath test in New Jersey
When you got your driver's license and started driving in New Jersey, you automatically gave up your right to refuse a breath test to determine if you were driving while intoxicated. Should you decide to refuse, anyway, the police can have your blood drawn at a...
What should I know about New Jersey’s Intoxicated Driver Program?
When an individual in New Jersey is convicted of DUI, the law mandates that the person must undergo and complete an Intoxicated Driver Program. Every county in the state of New Jersey has an Intoxicated Driving Resource Center, for first and third-time offenders....