Blog: DWI/DUI

Having champagne or other alcoholic beverages on New Year’s Eve is a tradition that stretches back decades. But if you do plan to indulge in alcohol on New Year’s Eve, you should also make plans to avoid getting behind the wheel until you’ve sobered up; this may mean having a designated driver, taking public transit, […]

Most people know that DUI stands for “Driving Under the Influence,” but did you know that includes the influence of legal drugs too? A DUI includes drugs prescribed by physicians as well as alcohol and illicit drugs. Even if you are taking over-the-counter drugs, or drugs that are prescribed to you, you may still be […]

“Don’t drink and drive.” You’ve likely seen the slogan over and over again, so if you were caught drinking and driving in New Jersey, then a judge isn’t likely to be lenient on you. You likely have a lot of questions like what happens after a DUI arrest? How soon will you lose your license? […]

Steps to Take When Pulled Over for a DUI in NJ When you see those red and blue flashing lights in your rearview mirror, it is only natural to feel a little nervous. But in these circumstances, it’s important to not panic to keep yourself and those around you as safe as possible. Here is […]

Breath Test Refusal in NJ When a police officer pulls someone over for suspicion of driving while intoxicated, there are several procedures they go through before making an arrest. One of the most commonly known tools that cops use is an alcohol breath analyzing tool, better known as the breathalyzer. So if you are pulled […]

New Jersey Residents Arrested for Drunk Driving Can Face Major Consequences When’s the last time you consumed an alcoholic beverage? If you’re anything like the average American, then you’ve likely indulged within the past year. In fact, recent surveys indicate that about 40% of Americans drink excessively. While there’s nothing wrong with partaking in an […]

New year, new rules, right? While that might not always be the case, it will be in New Jersey. New first-time DUI laws will be experiencing a shakeup starting in December of 2019. It’s important to stay on top of these changing laws so you can know what to expect if you or a loved […]

Legal Limits As the legalization of marijuana continues to sweep the American nation, many people are now wondering how this coincides with driving and DUI laws. Just like you can be arrested for drunk driving with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08% or higher, there are also marijuana legal limits to avoid DUI charges. […]

Statistics on Marijuana Use in the United States The National Institute on Drug Abuse suggests that marijuana is the most commonly used illegal substance. According to their estimates, about 22.2 million people will have ingested the drug in the past month. There’s no doubt that the public’s perception about marijuana is changing, and lawmakers have […]

With the legalization of weed a future possibility, more people are unsure of what substance use is considered okay while driving.  More specifically, those legally using marijuana want to know if it is illegal to drive while under the influence of this drug’s effects.  The simple answer is a resounding and definite yes. Regardless of […]