DWI Laws & Resources

The Cost of a DWI Conviction Cost to Tow Your Car - $150 Car Storage Fee Per Day - $50 Minimum Fine - $250 Safe Neighborhood Fund - $75 Victim Compensation Fund - $50 Law Enforcement Assistance Fund - $30 License Reinstatement Fee - $100 Additional Costs for a DWI Conviction Alcohol Education Classes - […]

Police officers have specialized training designed to teach them to intimidate and keep suspects off balance by use of commands, tone and phrases intended to “Beat You Down” emotionally, and thus keep control of a situation at all times. Most cops expect you to obey short, terse commands. Cops do not expect you to ask […]

1. The police make an unconstitutional stop of your vehicle. The police can’t stop your vehicle on the basis of an anonymous call, or if there is no probable cause. In most cases, the police must stop the driver for some type of moving violation to justify the DWI arrest. If there are no sufficient […]

In most of the cases, the police will also blast the DWI driver with a bunch of traffic tickets as well. In most instances, the police will also issue the DWI driver a traffic ticket for reckless driving, an unsafe lane change, and/or speeding. The most common traffic ticket that the police write up the […]

Choosing the Right DWI Lawyer Finding a lawyer who is experienced in handling DWI cases should be your top priority. DWI laws are constantly changing and the consequences of a conviction are becoming harsher and harsher, not to mention the negative impact of being labeled a criminal for the rest of your life. If you […]

1. Arraignment The DWI defendant is usually arraigned within a week or two of the initial arrest. If the driver hires an attorney prior to this proceeding, many times the attorney can waive your presence for the arraignment. Some judges require that you be present whether you have a lawyer already or not. At the […]

In most cases, all the prosecutor has to prove is that the driver’s BAC was .08% or more. It is a violation to operate a motor vehicle in New Jersey with a blood alcohol concentration of .08% or more by weight of alcohol in the defendant’s blood. The BAC sample must be taken within a […]

New Jersey law requires every driver using the roadways in New Jersey to submit to a chemical breath test when requests. NJ law imposes harsh civil penalties, fines, motor vehicle surcharges, and a long suspension of driving privileges if a driver refuses to take a breath test. New Jersey courts has an implied consent law, […]

New Jersey’s vast shoreline makes it a haven for boating enthusiasts and recreational boaters alike.  What many people don’t realize is that just like when driving a car, boating while intoxicated is against the law.  The way boating while intoxicated (BWI) laws are written, the penalties are just as severe as DWI. New Jersey Boating […]

Unfortunately, after a DWI case many times a defendants becomes so broke that bankruptcy is his only option. A DWI defendant must be warned that a DWI conviction often creates many collateral consequences that could ruin his life, or make life more miserable. There are heavy fines and massive surcharges for a DWI conviction. In […]

The best way to avoid a DWI arrest is to never drink and drive. However, if it is too late for this advice, and if you have been pulled over by a police officer, here is the process the officer will go through to determine whether to arrest you for a DWI. STAGE ONE: Observing […]