The results of blood or breath tests are often the most important pieces of evidence in drunk driving cases, but police officers must be able to show that they had probable cause to pull the defendant's vehicle over in the first place. Criminal defense attorneys may...
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Carteret police director crashes, gets DWI charges
The Carteret police director was in office for around three weeks following his election before he was involved in a single-vehicle accident at the end of February. In the wake of the crash, he's been given charges for driving under the influence. In addition to the...
Man killed in suspected DWI wrong-way crash
Police report that a 32-year-old New Jersey resident is facing DWI charges after he was involved in a fatal two-car collision in Saddle Brook. The crash occurred after midnight on Feb. 20. The collision happened on Interstate 80 when the alleged drunken motorist drove...
Teen charged with DUI and underage drinking
A 19-year-old woman in New Jersey was accused of driving drunk on Feb. 13. The Forked River woman was spotted by a police officer at 10:48 p.m. According to the officer, the woman struck a curb and then failed to stay in her traffic lane near the intersection of Lacey...
Understanding implied consent laws
If you're pulled over on suspicion of driving under the influence, you still do have certain rights. For example, you technically have the right to refuse to take a breath test. However, just having the right does not mean there are no ramifications to your actions....
Your wallet will feel the pain after a DUI
When talk about driving under the influence charges, most of the focus is centered on the person's negligence and how he or she deserves the legal punishments handed to them. In a certain respect, this could be true. But everyone is presumed innocent until they are...
Multiple methods proposed for lowering drunk driving accidents
New Jersey residents might like to know about some of the proposed plans for reducing drunk driving crashes. The National Transportation Safety Board wants to lower the legal blood alcohol level from .08 percent to .05 percent. One is more than 50 percent at risk for...
Know your rights if pulled over on suspicion of DWI or DWAI
A traffic stop may be the first contact you will have with New Jersey law enforcement officials in connection with a potential arrest for suspected drunk driving. Many people are under the impression that they must comply with the officer's instructions and answer any...
New Jersey man charged for heroin, DWI after car crash
Law enforcement authorities reported that a 59-year-old New Jersey man was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated and multiple drug offenses after he was involved in a car crash. The accident reportedly happened in Mannington on County Road 631. According...
How long you can lose your driver’s license for a DUI in NJ
A conviction for drinking and driving may not result in a long jail sentence, particularly for first offenses. But the judge has the power to impose strict penalties nevertheless. Among the most impactful ways a DUI sentence can affect your life is the loss of your...