DUI toxicology – a straightforward, error-proof system, right? Not always. The most significant problem with DUI toxicology (and forensic blood testing in general) is the integrity of the tested blood sample. In a perfect world, we recognize that DUI toxicology is a full proof test when it is administered correctly,…
The Alcotest breathalyzer system has been New Jersey’s standard for DUI detection for quite some time. Invented in 1954, the Alcotest breathalyzer system is a fully automated device used by New Jersey law enforcement to determine a driver’s blood alcohol concentration. Suspected of DUI The Alcotest breathalyzer is administered by…
Who knew such a small gadget could have such a huge impact, literally saving hundreds of lives each year. Drinking and driving is a no brainer – don’t do it. But what about those times when you’ve had one or two drinks and you think, “Yeah, I’m okay to drive,”…
Many times we receive calls from individuals that have been charged with a drunken driving related offense. DUI and DWI is the same statute in New Jersey driving while intoxicated there is no delineation or differentiation between DWI and DUI in the state of NJ. Sometimes people use driving while…
What are New Jersey DUI checkpoints and are they legal? New Jersey sobriety checkpoints are often referred to as DUI checkpoints, DWI checkpoints, or sobriety roadblocks – and yes, although debatable, they are legal in New Jersey. Why Are There DUI Checkpoints? The purpose of a DUI checkpoint is to…
After a DUI arrest in New Jersey, the person charged with a DUI is usually weighing two options: 1)Should I hire a DUI attorney? 2)Should I accept a DUI conviction and just pay the fines? Oftentimes, people believe the costs and ramifications associated with a New Jersey DUI are less…
If you have been charged with a DUI or DWI in NJ, your first question is “How can I fight a DUI?” The simple answer is, act quickly. Time is a critical factor in fighting a DWI charge and it is imperative that you waste no time contacting a DUI…
An ignition interlock device (IID) connects to your vehicle’s ignition system. In order to start your car, you must submit a breath sample to the IID. It prevents you from starting your car if your BAC is at or over 0.05%. You are also required to take random breath tests…
In New Jersey, law officers implement roadside field sobriety and breath analysis tests to determine intoxication of an individual operating a motor vehicle. If an officer has probable cause to pull you over for suspected drunk driving, and sees evidence indicating you are intoxicated, he may conduct a field sobriety…
It’s important to know your rights when you are accused of a crime. A DWI is certainly no exception. If you are ever stopped for a suspected DWI, act calmly, rationally and intelligently, and exercise your rights under the law. The following tips are helpful in this situation. Pull Over…
