When a driver is stopped on suspicion of DWI in New Jersey, there are certain expectations and beliefs that he or she might harbor regarding their rights and how the process works. That could stem for a misplaced series of expectations due to stories told by others, misapplied information or from … [Read more...]

A driver who has been arrested for DWI might be terrified at the consequences he or she faces if there is a conviction. In addition to the embarrassment at being caught in such a dangerous act, there are hefty fines, the possibility of a driver’s license suspension, and raised insurance … [Read more...]

Drivers who are stopped on suspicion for driving while intoxicated (DWI) in New Jersey might be somewhat aware of the various tests they will be asked to take to determine whether or not they’ve been drinking. However, there are also factors that could influence how they perform on the tests and … [Read more...]

In New Jersey, when a driver is stopped by a law enforcement officer on suspicion of driving while intoxicated, there are certain procedures that must be followed before the breathalyzer test is given. When the stop is made the officer must have a valid reason to make it. If a vehicle is moving … [Read more...]

When a driver in New Jersey is stopped by law enforcement on suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI), it can be more difficult for the police officer to determine that the driver is on drugs and how much that is hindering the ability to drive. With alcohol, there are signals that an officer … [Read more...]

When a driver is arrested for DWI in New Jersey, there must be some form of evidence for the officer to make the arrest. Without evidence, there is no case. It works the same way for the defense attorney as well as no defense can be presented without evidence of the client’s innocence or at least … [Read more...]

In New Jersey, law enforcement is seeking new ways to accumulate evidence when it comes to arrests for driving while intoxicated (DWI). With the new technological advancements arising on a seeming everyday basis, law enforcement is also jumping on the bandwagon to use video evidence to prove their … [Read more...]

When a New Jersey driver is stopped by a police officer on suspicion of driving while intoxicated (DWI), there are certain things that the officer will do. First, he or she will ask the driver to see the pertinent information and documentation such as the driver’s license. While the officer is … [Read more...]

In New Jersey, when a driver is stopped by a police officer on suspicion of driving under the influence, there will be a series of procedures that the officer will follow as he or she investigates the possible traffic infraction. First, the officer must witness or be informed that a driver is … [Read more...]

Drivers who are stopped on suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI) of drugs or alcohol might be aware that law enforcement will have them undergo certain testing procedures to test for intoxication and to determine their blood alcohol content (BAC). These can include field sobriety tests, … [Read more...]

Drivers in New Jersey who are stopped by law enforcement on suspicion of driving while intoxicated (DWI) need to be aware of the entire scope of procedures that an officer will undertake when conducting the investigation. It might be common knowledge that a breathalyzer test is given to … [Read more...]

In New Jersey, a breath test is used to determine the blood alcohol content (BAC) of a driver when an investigation into driving while intoxicated (DWI) is being conducted. Drivers 21 and over who register 0.08% or above will be arrested for DWI. Drivers under the age of 21 who register 0.01% will … [Read more...]

In New Jersey, when a law enforcement officer suspects a motorist of driving under the influence, there must be a justifiable reason for the suspicion and subsequent traffic stop. If, for example, a driver is seen weaving unsteadily on the roadway, moving very slowly or making dangerous maneuvers, … [Read more...]