Today, it’s not uncommon for a fatigued driver to be stopped by a New Jersey State Police trooper for failure to maintain a lane, possibly caused by drinking and driving. But unlike a motorist who fails a field sobriety test and then blows over 0.08 on a breathalyzer test, a…
With summer not far away, it’s not too soon to mention that boaters, like motorists on land, need to watch their alcohol consumption if they plan to be piloting their watercraft this year. While it may be fin to hear the strains of, “What do you do with a drunken…
A 2009 appellate decision that looked to be a potential problem for individuals convicted of breath test refusal in New Jersey was reversed by the NJ Supreme Court earlier this year. Depending on the circumstances, a motorist who is pulled over for a traffic infraction can end up being cited…
Visit any county in the Garden State and you will find a fair number of drunken driving arrests on a weekly basis. Whether you live in Hudson, Somerset, Mercer or Atlantic County, the stories are quite similar, though the circumstances and facts of each DWI case are unique. It’s important…
All things considered, if a motorist is going to be stopped for drunk driving in the Garden State, if and when it does happen it’s advisable not to have that arrest be in conjunction with a traffic accident. Coupling a DWI or drug DUI arrest with property damage, or worse,…
Now that 2011 has arrived, more than a few motorists probably awoke thinking about a drunk driving arrest or summons they may have had during the holidays. As a New Jersey DWI defense attorney, I understand how a carefree night out can end with drunk driving or prescription drug DUI.…
As Bergen, Ocean and Monmouth County attorneys who represent motorists accused of driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or prescription drugs, we can heartily say that there are potentially harsh consequences for individuals convicted of multiple times for drunken driving or operating a motor vehicle while under the influence…
Being stopped by a New Jersey state trooper or local municipal patrolman can be a nerve-jangling experience especially when a driver has perhaps imbibed some alcohol as part of a holiday celebration. Whether its beer or wine consumed at a local restaurant or hard liquor or cocktails shared at a…
My suggestion to motorists in New Jersey: Don’t complicate matters by driving drunk with kids in your car. It’s one thing to be pulled over for a DWI or drug DUI while you are traveling solo in Ocean, Atlantic or Passaic County, but law enforcement and the courts take a…
I’ve said it here before, but it always bears repeating; being caught for drunk driving here in New Jersey can affect your family, your standing in the community and even your career. In fact, even a first DWI or drug DUI offense can put a serious dent in your future,…