When a person is accused of being in an accident while driving under the influence in New Jersey, the stakes may go up in the criminal case. Notably, New Jersey’s DUI statutes are not necessarily confined to allegations of alcohol consumption. A driver on...
If it is alleged that a New Jersey driver is at fault for injuring someone in an accident, they are likely to be charged. This is particularly true if the person is suspected of drunk driving at the tiem of the accident as well. If the victim's injuries are serious...
Driving under the influence charges in New Jersey can bring significant consequences, both as a criminal charge and an associated impact on driving privileges. Defending against the allegations can be beneficial to potentially have the charges dropped or minimize the...
New Jersey lawmakers are considering expanding the use of ignition interlock devices in cases involving driving under the influence offenses. Under current New Jersey law, ignition interlocks are a potential requirement in cases involving a high blood alcohol content...
New Jersey law allows prosecutors to seek enhanced penalties if a person is convicted of driving under the influence in a school zone. The New Jersey DWI statutes prohibit driving while intoxicated on school property, or within 1,000 feet of any property used for...
Can you get arrested for driving while intoxicated in New Jersey if you are found sleeping in a parked car? The answer to that question may surprise some people in the Garden State. Whether prosecutors can obtain a conviction is a separate question that may be heavily...
Police accuse a Rockaway Township woman of driving under the influence after officers responded to an early morning car accident on Green Pond Road. Authorities say that the woman struck a utility pole shortly before 2:15 on Saturday morning. The wreck knocked down...
When New Jersey residents are charged with crimes, they might be concerned that if they are convicted, that criminal record will be around for years to haunt them. It might seem far-fetched, but in some instances, however, this might not apply because a charge is...
Little Falls police accuse a man of driving while intoxicated after he walked to the police on April 11.Police say that the man is a teacher and is a former township council member in Little Falls, New Jersey. The evening of the DWI arrest, authorities were...
Multiple jurisdictions in New Jersey are considering bringing charges against an out-of-state driver who allegedly led police on a chase through several communities early Monday morning. Law enforcement in Linden, New Jersey, claims that Lojack contacted police about...
