Reader’s Question:
I don’t usually drive to work but I need to drive for work since I drive a delivery truck. I got a DUI here in New Jersey and the state law required me SR22. What I don’t get is, I just drive for work, and how does the required insurance affects me since I [...]
Reader’s Question:
What are the penalties for DUI or DWI in New Jersey?
Beth
Irvington, NJ
The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) states that a person with a BAC of 0.08% or greater who drives a motor vehicle or a boat is considered to be driving under the influence (DUI).
Being convicted of a DUI is a serious violation, [...]
Reader’s Question:
A friend of mine who is from outside the state visited us this summer but unfortunately charged with DUI here in Wayne, New Jersey. If in case he will be convicted for DUI, does that mean that his home state driver’s license would also be suspended?
Callie
Wayne, NJ
After your friend’s DUI arrest in Wayne, New [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Reader’s Question:
I understand that it would be very expensive to get over with a DUI charge. Having the services of a DUI lawyer and fees after conviction could be very costly. My wife has been charged for DUI here in New Jersey and the emotional and financial burden isn’t just on her part. If she [...]
Reader’s Question:
For the most part, I can say that I lead a good life. Except of course, for a DUI in my record. I was convicted for DUI here in New Jersey. I am about to get my license back so I really need to file an SR22 insurance. Can my auto insurance company provide [...]
Sometimes it isn’t quite clear whether you need a NJ DUI lawyer, and in cases such as these it’s up to your discretion. Even if you find yourself in this situation, it’s still beneficial to you to schedule a consultation with a lawyer, which most offer free, so that you can make sure that you [...]