Blog: DWI/DUI

Prescription Drugs and Driving When most people hear about a DUI or DWI charge, they automatically think of alcohol as the culprit behind the driver’s intoxication. While this is often the case, drivers can also be charged with this offense when they are under the influence of other drugs like cocaine, heroin, or prescription pills. […]

With the legalization of weed likely down the road, New Jersey police stations are now training their officers to detect high drivers.  Since the testing for most illegal substances on the road is unreliable, this training is especially important to implement. How Are Drivers Tested for Marijuana Usage in New Jersey? Unlike alcohol, marijuana does […]

Marijuana laws have been radically changing across the nation, including in New Jersey. The recent debate about the legalization of marijuana in NJ has prompted serious concerns from lawmakers and police about motorists who might drive under the influence of a legalized substance such as marijuana. Experts argue that marijuana creates cognitive impairment that may […]

Camden DUI Lawyers: How to Beat a DUI in New Jersey In New Jersey, just as it is throughout the United States, it is illegal to drive a car if your blood alcohol content (BAC) is 0.08 percent or higher. When an officer pulls a driver over under the suspicion that the driver was under […]

New Jersey DUI Lawyers Explain the Increase in DUI Arrests During the Holiday Season Every year, the number of DUI arrests goes up during the holiday season. This season is defined as the time between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day. It is easy to see why the number of people arrested for drinking and driving […]

Camden DUI Lawyer Discusses How a Drunk Driving Conviction Can Affect Your Job In addition to fines and jail time, there are often hidden, yet serious, consequences for individuals convicted of drunk driving offenses.  Unforeseen difficulties related to employment frequently result from driving issues, mandatory company policies and missed work. If you are convicted of […]

New Jersey DUI Lawyer: Second DUI Penalties The Law Offices of Michele Finizio released an article discussing “New Jersey DUI Lawyer: Second DUI Penalties.” If you would like to know more, please continue reading below. Driving under the influence is no joke. It endangers everyone on the road, from the driver to nearby pedestrians, and there […]

Camden DUI Lawyer: DUI Arrests Increase in 2015 Recently, the Pennsylvania State Police released their DUI statistics from 2015. These statistics showed that in 2015, Pennsylvania state troopers made 18,801 DUI arrests, up 6.2 percent from the number of arrests made in 2014. This number is only partial for the state as a whole, as […]

Camden DWI Lawyer Discusses Refusing the Breathalyzer Test in New Jersey Being arrested for a DWI in New Jersey carries lengthy license suspensions and serious monetary fines. Taking a breathalyzer exam is required by law if an officer stops you for a DWI, according to New Jersey’s implied consent law. The officer must have probable […]

Camden DUI Lawyers Debate the Constitutionality of DUI Checkpoints A 1990 U.S Supreme Court (SCOTUS) decision upholding the ability for law enforcement to secure DUI checkpoints, which targets potentially intoxicated drivers mostly along major throughways throughout the country, has made it so states, local governments and law enforcement agencies are required to adhere to the […]