The criminal penalties for even one drunk driving conviction in New Jersey are steep. With no aggravating circumstances like an accident, a first-time offender will have to pay a fine and will also face up to 30 days in jail. Even if jail is off the table, at a...
DWI
How do I avoid going to jail if I’m driving tipsy?
We all know we should not drink and drive, but that is not always possible due to unforeseen circumstances. This means that if one is driving tipsy and gets pulled over, the fear of a New Jersey DUI is real. The first question when those lights come on is, what now?...
What are some common defense strategies for a DUI?
When a New Jersey resident is pulled over for suspected drunk driving it can be scary and stressful. A DUI is taken seriously by New Jersey law enforcement and if a person is convicted of a DUI, they can face penalties that affect them for many years. Because of the...
Penalties for underage drinking and driving in New Jersey
Parents of teenagers in New Jersey know that their children do not always make the best decisions. In fact, it may seem that their children are constantly testing their boundaries and doing things they shouldn’t. Although most bad decisions don’t land a teenager in...
5 steps to take if pulled over for DWI
Few things spark more fear in a motorist than seeing the flashing lights of a police cruiser in the rearview mirror, even if you haven’t been drinking, let alone if you’ve had one or two drinks. The best defense against DWI is not to drink and drive. However, the...