DWI

During a traffic stop, the police may ask the driver questions and to take field sobriety tests. These are just two of the ways law enforcement can gather evidence to hold against a driver who is suspected of drunk driving. The third way is chemical sobriety tests....

During a traffic stop, you may be asked to take a breath test. A breath test is a small machine that evaluates your blood alcohol content (BAC), which is the amount of alcohol in your body. There is an old myth that made people believe that they can pass breath tests...

Drivers in New Jersey generally have an obligation to carry liability insurance. Their property damage and personal injury coverage can pay for the costs incurred by others if they are at fault for a wreck. The average person doesn't have a high enough income or...

Some people in New Jersey get arrested for driving while intoxicated (DWI) offenses because of a car crash. Others get arrested during traffic stops. Police officers may spot warning signs of impairment or other traffic law violations that prompt them to stop someone....

If you get pulled over during the Fourth of July weekend (or anytime this summer), the odds are high the police officer is going to be looking at you closely for signs that you’ve been drinking. One of your buddies, however, has told you that they have a foolproof...

Police and sheriff's deputies in Monmouth County have a lot of power, but that power is not unlimited. For instance, New Jersey police are not supposed to pull over vehicles randomly to check if the drivers have been drinking alcohol. First, an officer must have a...

From your end, you might have thought you waited enough time after your last drink before driving. Or that the drive home would be quick enough to not involve a traffic stop. The reality is there is no justification for driving while intoxicated and there are serious...

You had one too many drinks last night, but thought you were okay. On your way home, you saw those red and blue lights flashing in your rear-view mirror. Today, you have a DWI. Your head is pounding and you’re trying to understand what this means for the rest of your...