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DWI Breath Test In New Jersey

Reader’s Question:
A friend of mine was charged with DWI here in Paterson, New Jersey after failing the breath test that he took when he was arrested. What I need to know is that, what are the guidelines that the operator of the breath test machine needs to follow? I’d like to find out these things [...]

Penalties For DWI In New Jersey

Reader’s Question:
Hi, I just moved here in New Jersey and I heard that there are a lot of cases of DWI crimes in this state. What are the risks of getting arrested for DWI in the state of New Jersey?
Mayette
East Orange, NJ
There are a lot of risks of getting arrested for DWI in the state [...]

DWI Walk And Turn Test- What Do They Look For?

Reader’s Question:
I often wonder how police officers in Edison, New Jersey determine that a driver is intoxicated when they conduct field sobriety tests such as the walk and turn. What hints are these officers looking for when they ask someone to take the walk and turn test?
Elbert
Edison, NJ
The walk and turn test is a standardized [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Is New Jersey DUI Breath Test Not Reliable?

Reader’s Question:
My cousin was charged with DUI here in New Jersey. He told me that he agreed to submit to different tests to determine his blood alcohol content including the breath test which I heard from a lot of people that seems to be unreliable. How does this kind of test determine blood alcohol in [...]