10-Year Step Down to Lower a DWI Sentence in New Jersey
June 12, 2022
Those who know the law in New Jersey understand that a DWI conviction results in a harsh sentence, even for first-time offenders. But if you have more than one DUI, the penalties increase significantly for each offense. And while New Jersey still punishes drunk driving severely, the 2008 law change to DWI sentencing gave some offenders a break. Before 2008, there was basically nothing a convicted driver could do to reduce their sentence. After 2008, New Jersey adopted the DWI ten-year ... Read More»
The NJ Intoxicated Driver Resource Center Explained
December 21, 2021
Unfortunately, most drivers do not know the full extent of what they could suffer after a DWI arrest and conviction in New Jersey, including mandatory time at an Intoxicated Driver Resource Center "IDRC." NJ Intoxicated Driver Resource Center "IDRC" for DWI/DUI New Jersey wants to make sure you regret driving after drinking at that party, in the local bar or restaurant, with your family during the holidays, or even just leaving the house to pick up your kids after having a few drinks. ... Read More»
New Jersey DWI Breath Testing Protocols & Defense
November 8, 2021
If you had to submit to a breath test in New Jersey, the police probably thought you were driving under the influence of alcohol. Perhaps they told you they saw you driving erratically or smelled alcohol on your breath when they stopped you for a broken taillight. After informing you that you failed a field sobriety test at or near your vehicle, the police probably arrested you and took you to the police station. At some point, you took the breathalyzer test, which registered your blood ... Read More»
What to Know about Field Sobriety Testing in New Jersey
October 11, 2021
One Saturday night, you accidentally swerve into the adjacent lane on the highway. Unfortunately, you did not see the police car trailing a car or two behind you until the lights flashing behind you. As you pull over, you feel your stomach sink. You have been stopped by the police before, but you are nervous, not knowing what to expect. Some of your friends have been drinking, and you had the least amount of alcohol of the group, so you become the designated driver. When the police appear ... Read More»
Facing Charges for DWI with a Minor in Your Car in NJ
September 9, 2021
If you have a child under 18 in the car with you when arrested for DWI in New Jersey, your troubles mount. You take an enormous risk when you drive a car with drugs or alcohol in your system in New Jersey. At a minimum, you could be pulled over and arrested, have your car impounded, and spend the next few years of your life paying fines, fees, and surcharges. One of those fees is the rental fee for an Ignition Interlock you must install in your car to prevent further drunk driving, ... Read More»
Burlington County Police Departments Receive Funding for DWI Checkpoints
December 7, 2020
The Division of Highway Traffic Safety has announced their involvement with New Jersey Police Departments to investigate and target Drunk Driving throughout the State. This effort, dubbed the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” holiday campaign, will to establish checkpoints and set up additional patrols from now until January 1, 2021. In total, the Division will be granting a total of $656,340 to departments across the State, including Cinnaminson, Evesham, Mount Laurel, Pemberton and ... Read More»