Category: DWI
May 24, 2018
Woman charged with DWI for driving car onto Weehawken train tracks
A New Jersey woman was arrested and charged after a car ended up on train tracks in Weehawken. Police interviewed the driver, 37-year-old Rajani Subramanian, of Edgewater, and gave her an alcohol test, which she failed. Subramanian was charged with DWI and reckless driving, and the car was impounded, officials said. Read more…
May 8, 2018
DWI Penalties in New Jersey
DWI is a punishable offense in New Jersey. If a person has a BAC (Blood alcohol concentration) of 0.08% or above, he or she can be charged with DWI. The penalties for DWI depends on the severity of the charges and ranges from suspension of license to fines, surcharges, jail time, and community service. 1st […]
May 3, 2018
Information about DUI and DWI
Generally, everyone looks forward to the summertime. Warm weather, balmy evenings and time off from work, especially at the beautiful New Jersey shore, make for lovely memories when the winter months are upon us. However, motor vehicle arrests for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol do not take a vacation. If you get […]
April 24, 2018
Video: Is Drinking When Riding a Bicycle a DWI Offense in New Jersey?
The State of New Jersey does not treat drinking and riding a bicycle as a DWI offense. A person riding a bicycle while impaired by alcohol cannot receive a DWI. However, it does not mean that there are no legal consequences. An individual could be charged with disorderly conduct and taken into protective custody for […]
April 20, 2018
DUI and DWI in New Jersey
Defending yourself for a DUI or DWI charge can be expensive and time-consuming. Every state has slightly different drunk driving laws. In New Jersey, there is no difference between a DUI and a DWI. Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol and driving while impaired both fall under the same set of statutes. DUI […]
April 18, 2018
Video: The Consequences of Drinking and Driving With a Minor Passenger in New Jersey
Drinking and driving with a minor passenger carries serious consequences in New Jersey. A person that is arrested could be charged with a disorderly conduct and a conviction could lead to fines of up to $1,000 and jail time of up to six months. If you have been charged with a DWI in New Jersey […]
March 5, 2018
DWI With a Minor Passenger in New Jersey
Drinking and driving is dangerous and carries serious consequences. The penalties can be even worse when an individual is caught drinking and driving with a minor passenger. Apart from the already severe penalties for a DWI, he or she could also face a disorderly conduct charge that can potentially negatively affect their life. The Consequences […]
December 18, 2017
DWI Blood Testing In New Jersey
The police in New Jersey are legally allowed to stop a driver for suspicion of driving while intoxicated (DWI). When the police stop a driver for suspicion of DWI, a Breathalyzer test will be done on the driver to check his or her blood alcohol concentration (BAC). If the Breathalyzer test finds that the legal […]