Comparing and Contrasting DWI and Reckless Driving
January 26, 2025
DWI and Reckless Driving are some of the most severely penalized traffic violations in New Jersey. Along with speeding, they are near the top of the list of the most dangerous infractions frequently occurring in New Jersey. Over 26,000 DUI convictions occur annually in the state, and reckless driving convictions reach even higher numbers. Knowing the difference between these violations is helpful. To understand the legal implications of convictions, penalties, and defenses to these charges ... Read More»
What Kind of Record Do You Have with a DWI in NJ?
January 11, 2025
Wondering Where a DUI will Appear if You Get Convicted in New Jersey? Driving while intoxicated (DWI) or driving under the influence (DUI) of intoxicating substances is illegal in New Jersey. You can go to jail, pay heavy fines, and lose your license, among other costly and embarrassing penalties. However, a DWI or DUI is not a criminal offense. Despite the severe penalties, these offenses are quasi-criminal because they are traffic offenses that can land you in jail but do not ... Read More»
Impact of a DUI on Uber and Lyft Drivers in NJ
November 10, 2024
Ridesharing services are on the rise as a convenient transportation and income source. Many people drive for one of these services as a side job, while others transport passengers or deliver food full-time. Whether you currently drive for Uber or Lyft or wish to drive for a rideshare company, you should know that your driving record must be relatively free of traffic violations, particularly those involving DWI. Many individuals wonder how a DUI/DWI may affect their ability to become an ... Read More»
Facing DUI Charges for Prescription Drugs in NJ
October 27, 2024
A Very Real Reality: You May be Arrested for a DUI Offense for Driving while on Prescription Medication in New Jersey Most people associate a DUI with drunk driving, but you can also get a DUI for driving under the influence of prescription drugs in New Jersey. Both alcohol and prescription drugs potentially impair your judgment, perception, and reflexes. The degree of impairment depends on the amount of alcohol in your bloodstream for a drunk driving DWI and the type and effects of ... Read More»
Deep Dive into New Jersey’s Open Container Statute and Violations
September 7, 2024
Statutory Provisions for Open Containers and What Violating 39:4-51b in NJ Could Mean for You Common Misconceptions Surrounding Open Container Laws in New Jersey Most people assume that a DWI can get you arrested in New Jersey. You may not drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs on New Jersey's roads. Most are also aware that it is illegal to drive with an open container, but many are mistaken in their assumption that a DWI and having an open container in your vehicle ... Read More»
Unique Aspects of DUI Charges Against Military Members in NJ
July 19, 2024
Skilled Military DUI Defense Attorneys Dedicated to Defending Military Service Members Charged with Driving under the Influence in Burlington County, New Jersey A DUI can make life difficult, but for a military member, the consequences are doubly burdensome. Members of the U.S. military face two separate penal systems when they get a DUI in New Jersey, one in the civilian realm and one in the military. Moreover, the consequences of a DUI are especially harsh for a member of the ... Read More»