DWI and Reckless Driving are some of the most severely penalized traffic violations in New Jersey. Along with speeding, they are near the top of the list of the most dangerous infractions frequently occurring in New Jersey. Over 26,000 DUI convictions occur annually in the state, and reckless driving convictions reach even higher numbers. Knowing the […]
Wondering Where a DUI will Appear if You Get Convicted in New Jersey? Driving while intoxicated (DWI) or driving under the influence (DUI) of intoxicating substances is illegal in New Jersey. You can go to jail, pay heavy fines, and lose your license, among other costly and embarrassing penalties. However, a DWI or DUI is not […]
Ridesharing services are on the rise as a convenient transportation and income source. Many people drive for one of these services as a side job, while others transport passengers or deliver food full-time. Whether you currently drive for Uber or Lyft or wish to drive for a rideshare company, you should know that your driving […]
A Very Real Reality: You May be Arrested for a DUI Offense for Driving while on Prescription Medication in New Jersey Most people associate a DUI with drunk driving, but you can also get a DUI for driving under the influence of prescription drugs in New Jersey. Both alcohol and prescription drugs potentially impair your […]
Statutory Provisions for Open Containers and What Violating 39:4-51b in NJ Could Mean for You Common Misconceptions Surrounding Open Container Laws in New Jersey Most people assume that a DWI can get you arrested in New Jersey. You may not drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs on New Jersey’s roads. Most are also aware that […]
Skilled Military DUI Defense Attorneys Dedicated to Defending Military Service Members Charged with Driving under the Influence in Burlington County, New Jersey A DUI can make life difficult, but for a military member, the consequences are doubly burdensome. Members of the U.S. military face two separate penal systems when they get a DUI in New […]
NJ Laws Have Eased Up on Marijuana and Cannabis Products. However, the Reality is You can Still be Charged with Violating Critical Parameters. With the decriminalization of recreational marijuana in New Jersey, the distinction between holding a medical marijuana card and possessing legal recreational marijuana is critical to avoiding legal consequences. While both medical marijuana […]
024 DWI penalties in New Jersey mark yet another change in the consequences of driving while drunk or drugged. While New Jersey’s stance on DWIs is firm and the penalties harsh, the latest DWI legislation signed by Governor Murphy in 2023 includes some areas where drivers can voluntarily make the outcomes of their DWI cases […]
There is a Lot at Stake when Charged with a DWI in NJ. So Now that You can Take a Plea, Should You do It? The 1990 Court Rule, titled Guideline 4, disallows plea bargains regarding drunk driving cases, i.e., driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. However, 2024 statutory law amendments to N.J.S.A. 39:4-50 allow plea […]
The same New Jersey law (N.J.S.A. 39:4-50) punishes driving while intoxicated (DWI) and driving under the influence (DUI). Though people use the terms interchangeably when referring to illegally driving impaired, the two differ in the specificity of their definitions and consequences. Technically speaking, a DWI exclusively refers to instances when the police arrest you for […]