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How Does BAC Affect the Penalties of a First-Offense DWI in New Jersey?

If you have recently been charged with a first-offense DWI in New Jersey, it is of the utmost importance that you read on and reach out to our firm to learn how we can help. There are multiple penalties you may face, and they increase in severity in accordance with your blood alcohol content at […]

New Jersey DWI Law to Take Effect December 1, 2019

New Jersey has recently revised a law pertaining to first-time DWI offenders. If you are someone who is charged with a DWI, you must read on to learn more about how this law may affect you. Here are some of the questions you may have: How did New Jersey change its DWI law? Essentially, New […]

What are the Penalties for a DWI in New Jersey?

DWI’s are among the most serious tickets a motorist can receive. While nobody should get behind the wheel of a car after even having just one drink, we all make mistakes. This is why we believe that you should not have your life so drastically impacted because of a mistake. If you have been charged […]

DWI Crackdown for Fourth of July Weekend

It is no secret that one of the most dangerous weekends of the year is Fourth of July weekend, which is now upon us. Everyone looks forward to celebrating with friends and family across the state, with thousands of people flocking to the shore for the long weekend. Alcohol is often a major component in […]

DWI Crackdown for Holiday Weekend

The state of New Jersey takes driving under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol very seriously. Thanksgiving weekend is known as a time when people return back to their hometowns from all over the country and want to enjoy their time together. It is understandable to want to celebrate the holidays and homecoming reunions with […]

NJ May Dismiss 20,000 DWI Cases

Last week, the state of New Jersey made a landmark Supreme Court decision that has the potential to dismiss over 20,000 driving while intoxicated cases. The Supreme Court ruled that a sergeant of the New Jersey State Police failed to properly calibrate breath-test devices, which ultimately made all tests taken on improperly calibrated devices inadmissible as […]

Memorial Day Weekend DWI Crackdown

Memorial Day Weekend is often considered the unofficial start to summer and is marked by thousands of people flocking to the shore, having barbeques, and finding ways to honor fallen troops. As much as everyone loves to kick off the summer with parties that typically involve alcohol, it is important for everyone to make sure […]

New Jersey Drug DUI

New Jersey takes driving under the influence very seriously. What a lot of people aren’t aware of is that in New Jersey, individuals who choose to drive under the influence of drugs can face penalties that are similar to driving under the influence of alcohol. The consequences of these crimes are very serious and should […]

DUI Checkpoints for Superbowl Sunday

DUI Checkpoints for Superbowl Sunday New Jersey police departments along with the Division of Highway Traffic Safety are working together this Superbowl Sunday to stop drunk drivers that may be on the road. In fact, the Division of Highway Traffic Safety is even paying for several police departments to fund overtime hours for officers. Not […]

NJ hardship licenses

New Jersey, unlike our neighboring states and a great majority of the other states within the union, does not allow for a restricted license. Sometimes this is referred to as a hardship license. Typically, hardship licenses exist to allow individuals who have been convicted of driving while intoxicated to still drive to work or school […]

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