No one ever sets out on a fun night intending on breaking the law. However, it is very easy to receive a DUI charge when you are not careful about your alcohol consumption. It helps to understand how alcohol affects blood alcohol content (BAC) and your driving...
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Can you refuse breath analysis tests?
If an officer asks for you to take a breath analysis test, the phrasing might make it seem like a question. However, in reality, you should treat it as an order. While you may think you have a say in whether or not you take a breath analysis test, this is not the...
What do you know about getting a job with a DUI?
You do not want to let your recent DUI keep you from advancing your career, but you know the charge comes with baggage. How does your interaction with New Jersey law enforcement affect your job search? Chron offers tips for gaining employment when you have a drunk...
Is an ignition interlock device mandatory after a New Jersey DWI?
A conviction for driving while intoxicated in New Jersey means serious penalties, including fines, the suspension of your driver’s license and possible jail time, among others. As of 2019, it also means you have to install something called an ignition interlock device...
How will colleges react to a DUI conviction?
When you face a DUI conviction, you are likely going to think of other major repercussions first. This can include the possibility of jail time and enormous fines, as well as the loss of your license. But as a college student, you also need to worry about how your...
What are standardized field sobriety tests?
When pulled over for a routine traffic stop, the officer may ask you to take a field sobriety test. They will likely do this if they have reason to believe you were driving while under the influence. They will likely give you a standardized field sobriety test first....