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...
Drunk Driving
Penalties for New Jersey’s repeat DWI offenders
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...
How much can a New Jersey DWI raise your auto insurance rates?
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...
It’s important to understand how DUI checkpoints work
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is a mistake on many fronts, including the fact that it increases the risk of an accident and can result in your arrest and subsequent penalties. If you make this mistake and find yourself driving into a DUI checkpoint,...
Exploring the accuracy of breath test devices
When motorists are pulled over on suspicion of drinking and driving, law enforcement officers may ask them to take a breath test. Roadside breath test devices are used to measure a driver’s blood alcohol content level and determine whether it is over the legal...
Dispute your field sobriety test results
Holiday and family celebrations in New Jersey often include alcoholic beverages. If you partake and then decide to drive home, there may be serious repercussions if law enforcement pulls you over. Driving while intoxicated is against the law. At [nap_names...
Hangovers and DUI charges
Often, when people think about drunk driving, they imagine drivers who are currently imbibing or recently consumed alcoholic beverages. However, it is crucial to realize that driving while you are hungover may also lead to DUI charges. For example, if you take to the...
New Jersey’s IID requirements after a DUI
Being charged with a driving under the influence or driving while intoxicated offense in can be a very upsetting and scary experience. If you are one of the many people in New Jersey who has been arrested for suspected drunk driving, you may have heard about ignition...
Challenging a DUI
When a police officer arrests you for a DUI, it may feel like there is no way out. Having a DUI charge or conviction can be a permanent blemish on your record. Fortunately, there are several defense tactics that you may be able to use, which we will discuss in this...
Driving while extremely drunk
There are many different things to consider when it comes to drunk driving charges. For example, the extent to which one is intoxicated may have an impact on the consequences they face. In many states, those who drive while they are “super drunk” or have...