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Summer is just around the corner and law enforcement, including the Toms River, Brick, and Jackson police, are making plans to deal with the increase in the number of drunk drivers they see each year. According to the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office, the increase efforts to remove drunk drivers ...

Recently, a 41-year old nun was convicted of drunk driving after backing into an auto repair shop in western New Jersey. Her defense at the trial, which lasted for five hours, was that she was unaware she had been driving after taking the sleeping pill Ambien. The Ambien defense brought some chal...

There are a lot of risks involved when a person gets behind the wheel of a car and drives drunk. To them, it's a matter of getting where they want to be and being “adult” enough to get there on their own. Maybe they don't want to bother anyone by asking for a ride. Maybe they feel like they can h...

In Monmouth County, driving while intoxicated (DWI) (N.J.S.A. 39:4-50) of alcohol or drugs can have serious consequences, especially if you are involved in an accident within a school zone, where the penalties for a DWI are increased. This is true in the case of the driver who struck a police of...

A Driving While Under the Influence (DWI) arrest can be a very scary and overwhelming experience. A DWI arrest can be especially stressful because of the uncertainty that lies ahead. The possibility of going to jail, the threat of fines and/or losing your license can make the situation that more ...

Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) is a serious motor vehicle offense that can lead to time in jail, hefty fines, penalties, surcharges, IDRC classes and the loss of your license. If you happen to have an accident while you were driving drunk, there is the possibility that you will now be facing cri...

It used to seem like simple logic. If a person arrested on suspicion of Driving While Intoxicated (N.J.S.A. 39-4-50) just did not provide police with a breath sample for the breathalyzer, then how could he or she be arrested for drunk driving?  Logical, right?  Why help the police make a case aga...

For many people owning a car gives them a sense of freedom and accomplishment. You might have worked after school for years saving up enough money to purchase your first car or at least put a down payment on a new car. For most people this process runs smoothly. They buy a new car, get it registe...

Technological advances have benefited society in various ways. Now, Uber and Lyft have taken the world by storm. These two ride sharing companies have transformed the way that people get around in various cities around the country. Now, with a simple smart phone application, people can request dr...

Do the police publicly announce these checkpoints? If you are driving in the State of New Jersey, do not be surprised if you see a sobriety checkpoint, also known as a DUI or DWI checkpoint.  These DWI checkpoints will have lights and signs making them clearly visible to you.  You will also noti...

History Of The Minimum Drinking Age  In the United States the minimum drinking age is 21 year old. This age became the national standard in 1984 through the passing of the National Minimum Drinking Age Act of 1984 (23 U.S.C. 158). The passing of this Act gave heavy incentives to states to change...

According to the US Department of Transportation, 10,076 people were killed in alcohol-impaired driving crashes in 2013, accounting for thirty-one percent of traffic-related deaths in the United States that year. While drinking and driving is an irresponsible act in itself, a recent online trend ...

The long-term effects and injuries that result from auto accidents are overwhelming enough without adding alcohol into the equation. When you are in an accident while driving drunk, you can expect serious injuries and damage as well as legal consequences of breaking the law. Further, you not only...

The first thing to do when you notice a police officer is attempting to pull you over is to try to remain calm. How you respond to the police officer during the first moments of your encounter may have a drastic impact on the outcome of the stop. At your first available opportunity, you should ac...

Is it a “crime” to refuse a warrantless police request for an alcohol detection breath test? The United States Supreme Court will decide this issue in the case of Bernard V. Minnesota. This case revolves around a 2012 drunk driving incident involving a Minnesota native, William Bernard. The M...

When it comes to driving in New Jersey, you don't want to score points. Points on your driving record are demerits that can lead to surcharges, higher insurance premiums, and a driver's license suspension. These points are kept by two different sources: the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission and...

A Toms River man was found passed out in the driver's seat of a car in the parking lot of a liquor store in Lacey. The police who were called discovered the passed out man and arrested him for allegedly being intoxicated. The man would be charged with driving while intoxicated (DWI), reckless dri...

In New Jersey, a DUI refers to the act of driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. These drugs include high level CDS (controlled dangerous substances) such as cocaine, heroin and marijuana, as well as any prescription drugs that can impair your driving ability. Most people are aware ...

In New Jersey driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol is against the law. If you are stopped while operating a motor vehicle for any reason and the officer suspects you of driving while intoxicated, the officer may compel you to participate in a series of field sobriety tests, follo...

The most important safety precaution to adhere to when operating a motor vehicle is to avoid drinking alcoholic beverages or to never drink in excess of the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit before getting behind the wheel in New Jersey. Police officers have duties to perform, includi...

Many people like to go out on St. Patrick's Day and have a good time. For some, it is a celebration of their Irish heritage. Others like to tag along with friends and simply enjoy the festivities of the day. Unlike other holidays however, drinking alcohol is closely tied to those celebrations and...

There are certain roads in New Jersey that locals are aware of as being a hot spot for police officers and traffic stops. For example Route 71 in Monmouth County runs through numerous New Jersey Shore towns including Brielle, Spring Lake, Belmar and Bradley Beach. It seems like every time I drive...

This week Public Enemy front man Flavor Flav pleaded no contest in a Las Vegas, Nevada courthouse for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) of Marijuana. The realty star, whose real name is William Drayton Jr., was stopped in May 2015 for speeding and suspicion of driving under the influence by Nevad...

According to the New Jersey State Police Fatal Accident Investigation Unit, there were 553 car crashes in 2012, with 589 people were killed.  309 of the fatalities were drivers of the vehicles involved, and of those drivers killed, 98 drivers tested positive for alcohol. Of the 514 drivers who su...

The impact of being convicted of a DWI in the state of New Jersey includes the following: an arrest, fines, driving restrictions, increases in insurance premiums and potential jail time or community service. No one wants to experience a DWI conviction. It is very costly, in more ways than one. T...