Driving while intoxicated (DWI) can have significant consequences under New Jersey law. A conviction will result in the suspension of one’s driver’s license, followed by the mandatory use of an ignition interlock device. It also involves a fine that may range from $250 to $1,000, as well as the possibility…
It might seem like the offense of driving while intoxicated (DWI) in New Jersey requires proof that a defendant was driving a vehicle. This is not correct, though. Police can arrest you if they find you in a vehicle while intoxicated, even if you are not and have not been…
Video evidence can be useful for either side in a driving while intoxicated (DWI) case. Prosecutors may introduce video from a dashboard camera in a police vehicle or an officer’s body-worn camera to corroborate the officer’s testimony about the defendant’s behavior or appearance. A DWI defense lawyer can use footage…
New Jersey’s driving while intoxicated (DWI) law requires the state to prove that a person was impaired by alcohol or drugs while driving or attempting to drive. Police use breath testing to measure a DWI suspect’s blood alcohol content (BAC). Anyone driving on public roads in New Jersey has given…
The offense of driving while intoxicated (DWI) can have severe consequences in New Jersey. Penalties can range from relatively small fines to six months in jail, along with driver’s license suspension and mandatory use of an ignition interlock device. Defending against DWI charges often involves disputing the sufficiency of the…
New Jersey’s driving while intoxicated (DWI) statute provides numerous ways to penalize a person after a conviction. It does less to provide resources and treatment to someone who might be struggling with substance abuse issues. Some states have created pretrial intervention (PTI) programs for eligible DWI defendants to help them…
New Jersey motor vehicle offenses carry a wide range of penalties, ranging from driver’s license suspension to jail time. Driving while intoxicated (DWI) is a motor vehicle offense under New Jersey law rather than a criminal one, but some penalties can be just as serious as the criminal law system.…
Getting pulled over for suspicion of DUI can be a terrifying experience, even if you only had a single drink. Most drivers have a pretty good idea of when they are no longer safe to drive, but you can never be sure. And you wouldn’t be the first person to…
New Jersey allows the state to prove driving while intoxicated (DWI) by having police officers testify about a defendant’s behavior or appearance. They may ask a defendant to participate in field sobriety tests (FSTs), which can supposedly demonstrate impairment. Unlike breath testing, FSTs are not mandatory under New Jersey law.…
New Jersey law imposes numerous penalties for driving while intoxicated (DWI) and related offenses. Penalties like fines, jail time, and driver’s license suspension are fairly well known. Since late 2019, the penalties for all DWI convictions include mandatory use of an ignition interlock device (IID). People with DWI and other…