DWI/DUI

In New Jersey and all other states, a police officer must have reasonable cause to pull you over in a traffic stop. Any number of issues may apply, such as a speed above the posted limit or a brake light that is not functioning. There is one practice known as DWI...

A single traffic infraction can have significant implications in your daily life, especially if you incur a substantial fine. If a traffic stop leads to criminal charges, such as suspected driving while impaired (DWI), you might spend some time in a county jail or...

When driving in New Jersey, you are obligated to adhere to all state traffic laws and safety regulations. This means that, if you are from another state, you'll want to research the laws of this state, ahead of time, since each state has its own guidelines. This state...

Another holiday season is right around the corner. Chances are, at some point, you will be hosting or attending a party. You might also be traveling throughout New Jersey to visit relatives and friends. It's a joyful time of year but can be stressful, too, especially...

If a New Jersey police officer takes you into custody for suspected intoxication while operating a motor vehicle, you may experience many far-reaching implications from the incident. The most obvious consequences of such circumstances are being taken to jail or facing...

You might be one of many New Jersey residents who are currently under the advice and treatment of a doctor for a particular health condition. It's not uncommon for such treatment to include one or more prescription drugs. Your doctor is supposed to warn you of any and...

If a New Jersey police officer pulls you over in a traffic stop, any number of issues might arise. The officer might inform you that one of your brake lights is not functioning or might write you out a ticket for speeding. If the officer asks you to step out of your...

Being involved in a collision can be a harrowing experience and the fallout of such a situation could have a substantial impact on the lives of everyone involved. Should an investigation into an accident lead to suspicion of impairment, those facing allegations of...

If you’re driving along and see a police officer’s patrol car behind you on a New Jersey roadway with its lights flashing, it typically means that the officer is attempting a traffic stop and wants you to pull over. Especially if it’s the first time something like...

People tend to hold law enforcement officers to a higher standard of conduct than regular civilians. This is not without merit since police officers are charged with the safety and welfare of community residents as well as enforcing the law. However, police officers...