DWI/DUI Defense

New Jersey’s penalties for drunk driving are strict, even for a first-time offense with no special circumstances. According to a pamphlet published by the state, a person over 21 who is facing a first-time DWI offense may have to pay a fine of up to $400 plus another...

As a New Jersey driver, being stopped at a driving while intoxicated (DWI) checkpoint can be a distressing experience, particularly if you had a couple of drinks. You may still be under the legal limit in terms of alcohol consumption, but your anxiety over the...

A breathalyzer test that a driver has allegedly failed can do significant damage to that driver’s life. A failed breathalyzer test can result in DUI charges and potentially in jail time, fines, the loss of a driver’s license and the loss of personal and professional...

Drunk driving in New Jersey is a serious offense that can lead to severe penalties on conviction. Many people think that they can keep an arresting officer from gathering the evidence necessary to make the charges stick, but these actions can actually create more...

Today’s economy is dependent more than ever on long-haul truckers and others who hold a commercial driver’s license (CDL). While long hours on the road and away from family can be difficult, many truckers would agree that they like their job and, more importantly,...

A traffic stop for suspected drunk driving can be intimidating and overwhelming for a New Jersey resident. When a driver is asked to step out of their vehicle and perform physical assessments of their coordination and balance, they may feel their nerves working...

Under New Jersey law, a person will be found guilty of driving while intoxicated (DWI) if they drive a motor vehicle while they have a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08% or higher. This figure, 0.08%, is commonly called "the legal limit," but that name can be...

Drunk driving charges can lead to far-ranging negative consequences for accused drivers including the loss of their license and jail time. For that reason, accused drivers should know how they can challenge drunk driving charges when needed. There are several primary...

Many people already know that if you have a blood-alcohol concentration of 0.08%, you could be arrested for drunk driving. However, in New Jersey, you could even be arrested for DUI if your BAC is below the legal limit if the police determine through observation and...

Last week, residents of Toms River, New Jersey were first-hand witnesses to the destructive potential of a single drunk driver. Wilfredo Flores was driving under the influence when he received a phone call at around 8 pm. Unfortunately, when he answered the phone, he...