While some people may feel that being arrested for impaired driving only happens to those who drink and drive, DWI or more specifically, DUI, can also pertain to motorists stopped by police and found to be under the influence of a controlled dangerous substance (CDS), such as cocaine or marijuana.…
As New Jersey drunken driving defense attorneys my firm understands how dozens of drivers every week end up being arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol, controlled dangerous substances (CDS), and even prescription medications (drug DUI). It makes little difference where you live, be it Bergen, Morris, Atlantic or…
As the weather becomes increasingly more pleasant here in the Garden State, the promise of warm spring days and summer evenings will bring about the inevitable house parties and family get-togethers. Part and parcel with these occasions is the always plentiful selection of beer, wine and hard liquor. While most…
Do drunk driving roadblocks enhance traffic safety and save lives? This is a question that people have been asking for many years. Here in the Garden State, criticism of sobriety checkpoints runs the gamut; from those who believe DWI and DUI roadblocks are highly effective in keeping intoxicated drivers off…
As a New Jersey DWI defense attorney, I’d be the first to say that being arrested for alleged drunk driving following an injury accident will not gain a person any points in court. It’s a fact that the police already have a very dim view of intoxicated driving, but combining…
As a New Jersey DWI defense lawyer, I represent numerous clients accused of drunken driving. These individuals may or may not have been operating their vehicles under the influence of alcohol, prescription drugs, or illegal substances such as cocaine, heroine or marijuana. Although their individual circumstances may vary, the way…
If you thought drunken driving was only for motorists caught while operating under the influence of beer, wine or hard liquor, you may want to take a step back and consider the growing number of headlines talking about drug DUI. Being arrested for driving while intoxicated used to mean an…
With more and more states voting to allow medical marijuana sales in cities and towns across the country, the opportunity for DWI and drug DUI arrests involving the possession of weed (or cannabis) has become much more real. Because of the increasing use of hash as a medicinal drug, the…
Union County DWI Traffic Stop A traffic accident involving two vehicles early on a Sunday morning precipitated a DWI arrest for one individual not long ago. According to news reports, the car crash occurred just before 2am in Fanwood at the intersection of South Ave. and Terrill Rd. According to…
Most drunk driving arrests occur following a traffic stop, where the police officer in charge pulls a vehicle over due to some traffic violation, such as failure to signal or the driver’s supposed inability to properly maintain his or her lane. It is during the traffic stop that any DWI-related…