A person who gets behind the wheel and decides he/she is too drunk to drive may be tempted to sleep it off in the car. While the intention may be to sober up until one is ready to drive again, this decision could still lead to a conviction for DWI in NJ. Earlier this year,Read More
Starting in 2020, New Jersey will change the penalties for drivers convicted of DWI. The new law will reduce the length of a license suspension. However, drivers will be required to install an ignition interlock device (IID) on their vehicle. Under the old system, a driver could have his/her license suspended for as much asRead More
Driving while intoxicated (DWI) and driving under the influence (DUI) are often used interchangeably to describe instances of drunk driving or driving while high on drugs. For drivers pulled over in New Jersey, is there a difference between being charged with DWI and DUI? In short, no. While some states use the terms DWI andRead More
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NTHSA) estimates that drunk driving costs our nation in excess of $37 billion dollars a year and caused greater than 10,000 deaths in 2012. The media often portrays the issue of drunk driving as prevalent for underage drivers. The reality is drunk drivers under the age of 21 madeRead More
There are a number of myths about avoiding DUIs that range from beating a breathalyzer test by drinking pickle juice to driving around with an empty beer car. When pulled over after drinking, there are a few things to do that are not myths. None of the items listed below would guarantee that you orRead More
What happens in Tampa will not stay in Tampa. At least when it comes to a DUI charge received while visiting the popular Florida city. Unfortunately, many New York drivers do not believe that an out of state DUI charge will follow them home. They could not be more wrong. A DUI is an incrediblyRead More
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