Reader’s Question:
I have a DWI conviction here in Clifton, New Jersey and I’m working my way to clear it. What could be the consequences if I don’t clear my DWI record?
Daniel
Clifton, NJ
Even a misdemeanor DWI charge in Clifton, New Jersey would show up on your criminal records so it’s good that you are working your [...]
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:
My cousin was arrested for DWI here in Irvington, New Jersey and he has a DWI conviction from another state. If he gets convicted again, would the conviction from another state count as a prior conviction for sentencing purposes and does he have to disclose it or would they just find out about it?
Isabel
Irvington, [...]
Reader’s Question:
My brother got arrested for DWI in a school zone in Bayonne, New Jersey. If he gets convicted, are the penalties the same as in a DWI that’s not in a school zone?
Jason
Bayonne, NJ
Being arrested for DWI in a School Zone in the state of New Jersey is a strict liability offense. If your [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]