Most impaired driving charges are handed out because the police find someone who is impaired by alcohol. This is why breath tests are often used in DWI cases. A breath test can measure someone’s blood alcohol concentration (BAC) to see if they are at or over the legal...
The only thing that can lower a person’s blood alcohol concentration is time. Drinking water or coffee does not help. Taking a shower could wake you up, but it does not actually sober you up. Your BAC just drops over time after you stop drinking. The important thing...
Refusing a breath test is a separate offense from a driving while impaired (DWI) charge. This comes with rigorous penalties that increase in severity based on the frequency of the offense. Grasping the laws governing this can help you understand why a breath test...
Getting arrested for DWI can turn an ordinary night into something that follows you for years. You may worry about what to tell your parents, whether you’ll get kicked out of school, or if your future plans just ended before they began. Those thoughts come fast, and...
Many college students in New Jersey attend school far from home. In some cases, a student may face a DWI or other criminal charges in a different state. A DWI in another state does not stay there. It can follow a student back to New Jersey and affect their college...
Facing a drunk driving charge is daunting, and the decisions you make can have lasting consequences. One choice that many people consider is whether to refuse a breath test when pulled over by police. While it might seem like a way to avoid trouble, refusing a breath...
Underage drinking and driving are serious issues that can affect your future. In New Jersey, the consequences are particularly harsh, designed to deter young drivers from making this potentially life-altering mistake. The state's zero-tolerance policy means even a...
Getting pulled over by the police is never a pleasant experience, but when it happens after a night out with friends, it can be downright terrifying. You may have thought you were okay to drive, but the flashing lights in your rearview mirror tell a different story....
In New Jersey, the consequences of underage drinking and driving extend far beyond a simple warning. Young drivers who choose to get behind the wheel after consuming alcohol face severe penalties that can significantly impact their future. These consequences are...
After an officer pulls you over for suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI), they may ask you to provide a breath sample for roadside testing. They will use a device called a breathalyzer to estimate blood alcohol content (BAC) from a breath sample....