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 […]
Read MorePenalties of a High BAC charge
What are the penalties of a High BAC charge In New Jersey, individuals over 21 years of age are permitted to drive with up to 0.07 percent alcohol in their bloodstream. However, once that percentage reaches 0.08 or higher, they can be charged with driving under the influence of alcohol because they have surpassed the […]
Read MorePrevious DUI Convictions
In New Jersey, when you are convicted of driving under the influence, the penalty varies whether it’s your first offense, second offense, third, or more. However, if your last offense was more than 10 years ago, it will not be counted against you in sentencing. For example, if this is your second DUI but your […]
Read MoreNJ Field Sobriety Tests
When an officer pulls someone over and suspects that they are driving under the influence, there are a number of roadside or field sobriety tests that they will give that person. One of them is called the walk and turn test where you’re asked to walk heel to toe for a certain amount of steps, […]
Read MoreNew Jersey Blood Alcohol Content
In New Jersey, there are certain blood alcohol content levels that determine, if you’re convicted or plead guilty, what the severity of the sentence you will receive will be. The minimum blood alcohol content you need to meet in order to be convicted is .08 percent. If you are convicted of having a blood alcohol […]
Read MoreFirst Offense Driving While Intoxicated
If you are convicted or plead guilty to a first offense DUI in New Jersey, you’re facing fines and other court costs holding approximately $700-$800. New Jersey will surcharge you what’s called a DUI surcharge, which is $1000 a year for 3 years. If you fail to pay the DUI surcharge fees, you will face […]
Read MoreAre Breathalyzer Tests Mandatory?
I believe it’s in your interest to take a breathalyzer test. While in certain circumstances taking the test will give the police the evidence they need in order to convict you. If you do not submit to the breath test which is required by the law, you may automatically be facing certain penalties including fines, […]
Read MoreWhat are the Penalties for a First Offense DUI?
If you are convicted or plead guilty to a first offense DUI in New Jersey, you’re facing fines and other court costs holding approximately $700-$800. New Jersey will surcharge you what’s called a DUI surcharge, which is $1000 a year for 3 years. If you fail to pay the DUI surcharge fees, you will face […]
Read MoreAm I Required To Take A Breathalyzer Test?
In New Jersey, as part of your right to drive on the roads, you are required when asked by a police officer to submit to a chemical breath test, currently known as an alco-test. If you fail to do so, you are risking suspension, fines and other penalties in the municipal court, above and in […]
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