Penalties for DWI and DUI in New Jersey
In the last article of our series regarding DWI law in New Jersey, we will examine the distinct and highly variable penalties associated with different driving under the influence offenses, as well as the underlying factors that drive these determinations. These potential consequences, ranging from periods of […]
New Jersey Law Regarding DWI and DUI in a School Zone
As we continue to delve into the intricacies of New Jersey DWI law, we must address one of the aggravating factors associated with some of these offenses, the results of which can have a catastrophic impact on the sentence imposed for those convicted. Although a […]
I Was Charged with DWI but I Wasn’t Driving: Proof of Operation in NJ DWI Cases
Although we often envision DWI charges originating from traffic stops and field sobriety checkpoints, these cases also arise when a driver is found behind the wheel of a vehicle that he or she is not currently driving. For example, if you are found in a […]
I Was Pulled Over for DWI in New Jersey: Should I Submit to a Breath Test?
In this week’s post of our ongoing New Jersey DWI series, we will discuss one of the most common questions facing those suspected of driving under the influence: should I submit to a breath test or refuse to consent? This question is often daunting when […]
Can I Challenge the Results of the Breath Test in My New Jersey DWI Case?
This week in our New Jersey DWI series, we will discuss one of the most important facets of a DWI case in New Jersey: the results of the breath test, specifically, the driver’s blood alcohol content (BAC) at the time of the offense. Blood alcohol content […]
Can I Challenge the Results of Field Sobriety Tests in a DWI Case?
During last week’s post in our ongoing series dedicated to understanding each component of DWI law in New Jersey, I referenced the use of the field of sobriety tests to provide proof of intoxication in support of DWI charges. These tests are also used by […]
I Was Charged with DWI: How Can They Prove I Was Intoxicated?
In this week’s discussion of DWI charges in New Jersey, we are going to address the fundamental question facing all defendants in these cases, which is “how can the State prove I was intoxicated?” There are multiple mechanisms used to support the State’s argument in […]
Man Sentenced in Plainfield Robbery, Homicide Case
In a Plainfield robbery and homicide case that dates back to 2010, one of the two co-defendants was recently sentenced to serve 30 years in New Jersey State Prison without the possibility for parole. According to Union County Prosecutor Grace H. Park, 23-year-old Wallace Parrish will […]