Driving under the influence carries significant penalties in New Jersey. Even a first-time offense can result in jail time. Knowing what to expect when facing charges of drinking and driving can help determine your next steps. First offense penalties For a first-time...
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How much more does insurance cost after a New Jersey DWI?
When you get a conviction for driving while intoxicated in New Jersey, you face criminal as well as financial repercussions. While you may have to spend time in jail or prison, participate in substance abuse treatment and drive with an ignition interlock device in...
How does a DUI impact you in the long term?
When you get a first DUI charge, you might focus more on the short-term impacts and repercussions. After all, the possibility of time in jail will scare almost anyone. However, it is the long-term repercussions that might create a bigger problem for you. But what are...
Standardized field sobriety tests
After pulling you over for possible impaired driving, authorities may perform field sobriety tests. These are tasks you have to complete to demonstrate skills required to operate a motor vehicle. There are no rules requiring that law enforcement use particular field...
Avoid admitting your guilt in any way at DUI checkpoints
New Jersey police officers may set up DUI checkpoints at random locations to try and catch those driving under the influence. During a DUI stop, the officers may perform certain tests to determine if you consumed alcohol before or while driving. It is natural to worry...
Can you avoid DUI traps?
A DUI trap - formally known as DUI checkpoints - exist along highways and other high-traffic areas of the road. Police use these checkpoints as a way to potentially find intoxicated drivers, removing them from the road and thus improving the safety of everyone else....
Should you always take a breath analysis test?
A breath analysis test is an important tool officers have to help them keep the road safe for all drivers. However, when you are faced with one, it can feel invasive and unfair. You may feel like it is within your rights to turn down this test. Unfortunately, that is...
An overview of ignition interlock device orders
Ignition interlock devices include built-in breath tests and attach to vehicles. When installed, the vehicles will not start if the driver provides a breath sample with a blood alcohol concentration level that exceeds 0.05%. Among other penalties, the court may order...
How could a DUI affect my job?
Getting a DUI has immediate effects, but it also can have other consequences that you do not realize right away. At the moment of the incident, you may go to jail and officers may impound your vehicle. However, after you deal with these initial issues, you will then...