Breathalyzers are devices that are designed to take a breath sample from a driver and determine if the driver had consumed any alcohol. The device then takes this information and provides a blood-alcohol content percentage (BAC). Any BAC over 0.08 is over the legal...
When a car accident takes place, authorities may investigate whether alcohol was a potential factor. If it is believed that an individual was driving under the influence, that person could face serious charges and be taken into custody. A similar situation recently...
After being stopped by police, a New Jersey woman may be looking into her criminal defense options. It was recently reported that the 26-year-old woman was driving a vehicle north when she failed to stop at a red light. The action was allegedly witnessed by a...
Understanding how to handle criminal charges can be difficult for individuals who may not have much legal knowledge. Luckily, there is assistance available to interested parties who wish to learn more about their options and what choices may best suit their cases....
When an individual has criminal charges filed against him or her, that person may wish to take time to evaluate the situation and determine what steps may be best to take. In some cases, an individual who has been charged with drunk driving may not be certain how the...
If a driver is suspected of drunk driving, it is likely that individual will face criminal charges. DWI charges can have various affects on a person's situation if he or she is convicted, and many individuals will likely want to defend against such allegations....
The circumstances under which an individual is facing allegations of criminal actions can play a considerable role in what types of charges may be sought by authorities. If a driver is suspected of driving under the influence, that individual could face DUI charges....
When a person is suspected of driving under the influence, there are certain standards that may need to be met before a person could be charged. For instance, states have certain blood-alcohol levels that are considered legal limits, and if a driver is over that...
There are certain situations that some individuals may find themselves in that they could never have predicted. Some of those instances may include facing charges for alleged drunk driving. No matter how an individual ended up in such a situation, he or she will...
When individuals are not in their right state of mind, they may not make the best decisions. As a result, parties who consume alcohol may become impaired and make unwise decisions. Unfortunately, if one of those mistaken decisions is to get behind the wheel after...
When individuals consume alcohol, they may have a difficult time knowing when they have had enough. As a result, they could ingest too much alcohol, and their judgment could become considerably impaired. This impairment could lead to an individual getting behind the...
Charges of driving while intoxicated should never be treated lightly by those who are facing them. These types of charges can result in significant punishment and have the potential to spill over into other aspects of a person’s life. Prosecutors will not...
While the following story did not play out here in New Jersey, it does show just how the criminal process can get so complicated and messy that even a judge can make a mistake -- leading to an accused person getting a second chance at justice.The story is about a...
A New Jersey attorney is in trouble after he was arrested and charged with driving under the influence and negligent driving while doing business in the Virgin Islands. Though his arrest and criminal charges aren't dictated by New Jersey law it is his defense that is...
When a motorist is arrested for drunken driving in New Jersey they face a variety of potential penalties. In the case of a first offense motorists are subject to potential penalties including jail time, probation, license suspension, fines and community service. In...