Booking Process In DUI Case In New Jersey

Reader’s Question:
A lot of people I know have been charged with DUI here New Jersey and I don’t want the same thing to happen to me. Just recently, someone mentioned to me about the booking process. How does the booking process in a DUI case work?
Erik
Irvington, NJ
If you or someone you know have been charged [...]

Do You Need A Lawyer For Your DUI Case?

Reader’s Question:

My cousin in New Jersey has just been charged with DUI. He wants to know if he needs a lawyer to help him on his DUI case. Also, does he or the lawyer have control over which judge or prosecutor he gets for his case?
Shantell
Bayonne, NJ
Every person accused can actually represent himself or herself [...]

Does DWI Stay In Your Driving Record Permanently in New Jersey?

Reader’s Question:
I live in Passaic, New Jersey and I have a Driving While Intoxicated conviction. Is it true that a DWI conviction in New Jersey becomes a permanent part of the one’s driving history?
Ryan
Passaic, NJ
A Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) conviction in New Jersey does become a permanent record of the DWI offender’s driving history. Sadly, [...]

How To Choose New Jersey DWI Attorney

Reader’s Question:
What do I need to look for when hiring a DWI attorney? What should be the basis of choosing a good DWI attorney in Edison, New Jersey?
Cindy
Edison, NJ
When charged with DWI, hiring an attorney who will exhaust all means to get you out of trouble is the best thing to do. Since you have [...]

How To Avoid DUI Arrest in New Jersey

Reader’s Question:
I hope you won’t find my question odd but it is still related with drunk driving. I live in New Jersey and we are going to have some kind of a party at my place in two weeks. You can’t count out the possibility of serving an alcoholic beverage, thus, you can’t also count [...]

DUI Trial For DUI case In New Jersey

Reader’s Question:
My daughter has been arrested for DUI in Toms River, New Jersey and I need to clarify some things about her case. Will she have the right to a jury trial on her DUI case?
Fanny
Toms River, NJ
For misdemeanor cases such as first or second DUI charge, the case will be in either a municipal [...]

Importance Of Attending DUI School In New Jersey

Reader’s Question:
My sister has been convicted for DUI here in Jersey City, New Jersey and she was mandated to attend a DUI School. What is the importance of attending a DUI school for DUI offenders?
Tamara
Jersey City, NJ
In New Jersey, many courts are now establishing mandatory attendance of DUI schools for those convicted of DUI. The [...]

What Is A DUI Field Sobriety Tests In New Jersey?

Reader’s Question:
I have never been arrested for DUI but I know some people who have already been charged for DUI here in New Jersey. I’m just curious about these field sobriety tests that the police officers are asking the people suspected of DUI to do. Could you give some examples of these tests?
Valerie
Camden, NJ
If a [...]

Penalties For New Jersey DWI Conviction

Reader’s Question:
My son has a probable DWI conviction here in New Jersey. After the tests administered on him, his blood alcohol content level was at .11%. If he will be convicted what would be the penalties and how long would it be part of his driving record?
Olivia
Elizabeth, NJ
Driving While Intoxicated or DWI in New Jersey [...]

How DUI Conviction Can Affect You

Reader’s Question:
I have just been charged with DUI here in New Jersey. I know that what I did was illegal that’s why my lawyer is doing everything to help me get out of this. But he didn’t assure me that I’m not gonna pay some fines; and that’s alright. I’m really worried about what will [...]