Even if you have never undergone a field sobriety test, you are probably familiar with the concept from movies and T.V. In reality, however, field sobriety testing does not always look like it does in fiction. Seeking a scientific measure of intoxication that would...
DUI/DWI
Alleged DUI drivers charged with vehicular homicide
Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol carries many perils, including causing a serious accident, losing driving privileges and facing serious criminal charges if someone is injured in an accident. Two men from northern New Jersey were recently charged with a...
How to protect yourself against drunk driving charges
This blog recently discussed the penalties for drunk driving in the state of New Jersey. Because of the serious nature of the potential penalties and consequences faced by accused drivers, it is additionally important that they are familiar with their criminal defense...
What are the penalties for drunk driving in New Jersey?
Many individuals go out with their friends and drink, then get behind the wheels of their cars not realizing just how intoxicated they are. What these individuals don't think about is how there's an uptick in police presence at night. They're on the lookout for...
Investigation finds breath tests are unreliable
Judges in New Jersey and Massachusetts have tossed out over 30,000 alcohol breath tests due to human error and other issues in the last year, according to a new report from the New York Times. The report's findings cast doubt on the trustworthiness of breath tests...
Fighting a DWI charge in New Jersey
Too often those charged with driving while intoxicated choose not to even attempt to fight these charges in court. While it may be daunting or intimidating to consider doing so, the penalties for DWI in New Jersey should be enough to make those charged with driving...
Driving while intoxicated in New Jersey is a serious offense
Getting behind the wheel after more than a drink or two is against the law. New Jersey has clear laws in place that make it illegal to operate a motor vehicle (including a motorcycle or even a boat) when your blood alcohol content (BAC) is 0.08 percent or higher. It's...