Did Police Follow New Jersey’s 20-Minute Alcotest Observation Period?
July 21, 2026
After a DWI arrest in New Jersey, you may remember sitting in a police station while officers completed paperwork or prepared the breath-testing equipment. You may now be looking at the Alcotest reading and wondering whether that number has already decided the case. Before administering an Alcotest, police must follow procedures intended to protect the […]
Continue ReadingCan I Refuse a Breathalyzer Test in New Jersey?
March 4, 2021
Compared to the rest of the nation, New Jersey is tough on drunk drivers. If you are convicted of DWI in NJ, you will be facing mandatory fines, loss of license and potential jail time. Further, you’ll likely be forced to take, and pay for, drunk driving education courses. Of course, the best piece of […]
Continue ReadingDrugged Driving vs. Drunk Driving
April 7, 2020
Driving under the influence of drugs and driving drunk are among the most dangerous things a person could do. Because of this, the penalties related to either charge are both high and extensive. What’s The Difference Between Drunk Driving And Drugged Driving? When determining whether a person is drunk, common sobriety tests are administered (like […]
Continue ReadingI Lost My Driver’s License and I Wasn’t Even Driving!
January 9, 2020
In New Jersey, drivers know that state laws governing drunk driving dictate loss of driving priviledges. Further, if you rack up enough points from moving violations – excessive speeding, careless driving, and using your cell phone while driving, for example – you will get your license suspended. However, you can lose your license without even […]
Continue ReadingDWI Laws in NJ
March 6, 2018
Like most states, New Jersey does not mess around when it comes to drinking and driving. With many campaigns and other forums warning against the dangers of drunk driving, there is plenty of material dispersed on the subject that drivers should heed.
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