To deter people from committing the same crime more than once, New Jersey's criminal code has many progressively stronger penalties for every subsequent offense. Drinking and driving is a good example of this strategy. However, this is not to say that a DWI is not a...
You go to a bar, party or even a friend's house and have a few drinks. At the end of the night, you head to your car. As soon as you get behind the wheel, you realize you're in no shape to drive. Perhaps you drive a few blocks and realize the extent of your...
New Jersey’s new law on drunk driving took effect on Dec. 1st of 2019. This law eliminates driver’s license suspension for first offense DWI convictions, depending on the severity of the offense. Furthermore, this law also reduces the duration of suspension for second...
It’s that time of the year: holiday shopping and festive parties pick up steam in anticipation of celebrations of Christmas and New Year’s. While we might look forward to gatherings of friends, family and co-workers, it is important to be aware that police departments...
This summer, Gov. Phil Murphy signed Senate Bill 824 into law. This new law significantly revises New Jersey's current DUI laws and restructures the penalties of DUIs. Here is a brief overview of these changes that all New Jersey drivers should understand. Penalties...
The financial impact of drunk driving charges can be enormous, and those who are pulled over for operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol may also lose their ability to drive. Some people are sentenced to prison, while others may lose their job or face...
You know that the legal limit for drivers in New Jersey is 0.08% BAC (blood alcohol concentration). They told you about it when you took your driver's training and it has not changed. You always work hard to make sure you're under the limit whenever you drive. You...
When you climb into the car with a designated driver, you may feel as though you are choosing a safe option, as opposed to driving while intoxicated. What many people may not consider, however, is that the designated driver may not be completely sober. Designated...
While any conviction for driving while intoxicated in New Jersey can bring with it fines, possible jail time and other repercussions, the state reserves its harshest penalties for its repeat DWI offenders. At the Law Offices of Anthony N. Palumbo, we recognize that...
When you face a New Jersey driving while intoxicated charge that ultimately results in a conviction, you can anticipate that your bank account will take a serious hit in the aftermath. While you can plan on having to pay fines, fees and other expenses relating to your...
