DUI

Last week, in conjunction with the state Division of Highway Traffic Safety (HTS), New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin issued a multi-agency press release announcing that the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” annual campaign had begun in our state. The goal...

The winter holidays are fast approaching and – for a lot of people – that means indulging in a few drinks while they’re visiting family and friends or just enjoying the occasional “Ugly Christmas Sweater” party after work Most people think that they know their limits...

Breath tests are tools used to measure the amount of alcohol in a person's system. These tests estimate blood alcohol concentration by analyzing the breath. However, breath tests can sometimes give inaccurate readings, which could influence whether a person gets a DUI...

When riding a motorcycle, as with operating any vehicle, safety should always come first. When riders engage in certain behaviors, police officers may suspect that drunk driving is at play and perform a DUI stop. Certain actions in particular can put the rider at risk...

In New Jersey, a conviction for driving under the influence can escalate to a felony under certain circumstances. Felony DUIs carry more severe legal consequences. Most DUI offenses are misdemeanors. However, aggravating factors have the potential to elevate the...

Officers undergo training to recognize signs of impaired driving, commonly associated with alcohol or drug use. However, it is important to acknowledge that erratic driving is not always the result of intoxication. There are instances where pre-existing medical...

A vacation should be a time to relax and unwind, but sometimes, unforeseen circumstances can disrupt your plans. One such situation could be receiving a DUI while visiting New Jersey. This can be a daunting experience, especially when you are far from home and...

Back when rideshare services first became popular, the biggest push for them was as a way to help reduce drunk driving. Impaired driving is a serious criminal matter that causes many deaths each year, so reducing the number of people behind the wheel who are under the...

If a police officer suspects you of driving under the influence, they will most likely test your blood alcohol content. BAC testing determines how much alcohol a person has in their blood at a given time, which can indicate the level of inebriation. Additionally, a...

A conviction for driving while intoxicated in New Jersey leads to serious, potentially life-altering penalties. Even as a first-time DWI offender, you may have to spend time in jail, install an ignition interlock device on your vehicle and attend substance abuse...