Were you arrested for intoxicated driving in New Jersey? You need to take proactive steps to protect your rights. While not technically a criminal violation, a DWI is a serious traffic matter that carries stiff penalties, potentially including jail time. Our state puts an emphasis on rehabilitation—especially for first-time offenders. Alcohol education and/or alcohol treatment …
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Read MoreUnder New Jersey law (N.J.S.A. 39:4-50(a), a DWI is a traffic offense. That being said, an arrest is still a very serious matter. It can carry significant penalties, potentially including jail time and the suspension of your driver’s license. If you are stopped on suspicion of intoxicated driving in our state, you may be asked …
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Read MoreIn New Jersey, as per N.J.S.A. 39:4-50(a), operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs is illegal. Contrary to common belief, a DWI (Driving While Intoxicated) is not classified as a crime or a disorderly persons offense in the state. Instead, it is a traffic offense. Despite this, a DWI can …
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Read MoreAs a general rule, a law enforcement officer in New Jersey needs a valid reason to stop a driver. In other words, they need “reasonable suspicion” that the driver has committed a traffic infraction or a criminal offense. However, a DWI checkpoint is an exception. DWI checkpoints have been upheld as constitutional by our nation’s …
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Read MoreImpaired driving is one of the most common traffic offenses. According to data published by the New Jersey Department of Human Services, an average of 26,500 people are convicted of a DWI or a related offense in the state each year. To be convicted of a DWI in New Jersey, a prosecutor must prove that …
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Read MoreAccording to data provided by the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), nearly 1.4 million Americans are arrested on DWI charges each year. Although anyone could be arrested on suspicion of impaired driving, the data is clear: Younger drivers are more likely to be charged with a DWI; and Male drivers are more likely to be …
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Read MoreDWI charges can be defended on a number of different grounds. In some cases, police officers make serious errors that violate the rights of the accused and/or render the evidence that they collected unreliable or inadmissible during the trial A DWI charge could potentially be dismissed because of law enforcement misconduct. In this article, our …
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Read MoreIf you are a truck driver and you are charged with a DWI in New Jersey, can you still maintain your CDL license? Or if you are planning to seek a CDL license in the future, can you obtain a CDL license if you have a DWI on your record? Under New Jersey law, there …
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Read MoreDriving while intoxicated (DWI) is a serious offense that can have serious consequences. It is important to understand that you can face DWI charges if you are accused of driving while under the influence of several different types of substances, not just alcohol. According to New Jersey law, driving while intoxicated charge can result from …
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Read MoreUnder N.J.S.A. 39:4-50(a), a person may not operate a motor vehicle “while under the influence of intoxicating liquor, narcotic, or habit producing the drug.” A DWI is a serious traffic offense in New Jersey. Being arrested for suspicion of driving while intoxicated can be stressful, confusing, and frightening. At the Law Office of Matthew V. …
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