As prom season approaches, the Woodbridge police department is focusing its efforts on preventing driving while intoxicated, rather than merely enforcement after the fact. Recognizing that penalties under New Jersey law against drivers alleged to be under the influence while operating a motor vehicle are not necessarily the best way…
On Saturday, June 6, Clinton police apprehended Gwendolyn Salas, 24, of Piscataway, on charges of driving while intoxicated, along with additional charges of consumption of an alcoholic beverage while driving, and speeding. Officers initially stopped Salas’ vehicle when they allegedly observed her speeding. Further allegations arose when officers allegedly spotted…
East Brunswick NJ Man Charged With DWI
On Memorial Day, Monday May 25, Aberdeen Township authorities arrested James Norris, 46, of East Brunswick on multiple charges. Norris is being charged with driving while intoxicated, as well as refusing a breathalyzer test, reckless driving, driving on a suspended license, and failing to provide his vehicle registration and proof…
Just before 9am on the morning of Saturday, May 16, authorities in Montgomery Township received reports of a single vehicle accident in which one vehicle had run off the road and collided with a tree. Upon arriving at the scene, officers found Arrie T. Bachelor Jr., 48, of Piscataway, who…
How to Avoid a DWI
No one wants to be arrested for Driving Under the Influence. It is never a goal, but always an unfortunate consequence of poor decisions. If you ask the question, “How can I avoid getting a DUI in New Jersey?” the obvious answer is to not drink before driving. Besides that…
Proposed Changes to New Jersey’s DUI Penalties and Laws
The New Jersey state assembly has advanced a proposed bill that would change New Jersey’s stringent laws about penalties for drunk driving. Bill 2427 proposes adding an interlock ignition device on the primary car for every person convicted of any drunk driving offense. Currently, New Jersey law only mandates ignition…
Multiple DUI Convictions
Even a single DWI conviction has costly repercussions. But multiple offenses result in increasingly serious consequences. If you have any prior convictions for DWI and/or Refusal to Submit to a Breathalyzer, a subsequent DWI-related charge within a 10-year period leaves you open to far more severe penalties, fees and surcharges….
Out-of-State DUI Convictions
As a licensed New Jersey driver, you are required to follow the laws and rules of the road both in state and out of state. If you violate traffic laws outside of NJ, you are still subject to penalties, points and license suspension in NJ. There are two interstate agreements…
New Jersey DWI Court Process
Though a New Jersey DWI/DUI is categorized as a traffic violation, unlike other traffic tickets, this one requires you to appear in court to address your charge. Notice to Appear The ticket the law officer gives you when you are charged is a Summons and Complaint. It includes a Notice…
New Jersey DWI Appeal
A New Jersey DWI conviction has serious consequences and long-lasting effects. Fortunately, you may still have the opportunity to appeal this decision. A successful appeal can result in a sentence reduction or removal of the charge altogether. A knowledgeable New Jersey DWI Appeals Attorney can review your case and help…
