Blog: DUI
- The New Jersey Ignition Interlock Device Requirement: What It Means for DUI Offenders
Jan 2, 2025
Facing a This blog explores the ins and outs of New Jersey’s ignition interlock device law, how it applies to DUI offenders, and why working with a skilled DUI defense lawyer can help protect your rights. What Is an Ignition Interlock Device? An ignition interlock device is a small, breathalyzer-like tool installed in a vehicle to prevent it from starting if the driver has a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) above a pre-set limit. Drivers...Read More - Minors and DUI Charges: How NJ Law Treats Underage Offenders
Dec 18, 2024
For parents, there’s nothing more alarming than learning their teenager has been charged with a If your teen has been charged with a DUI, understanding the legal process and the potential penalties is critical. This guide breaks down how New Jersey handles underage DUI charges, the consequences your teen may face, and why hiring an experienced DUI defense lawyer is essential to safeguarding their future. Understanding New Jersey’s Approach to Underage DUI New Jersey...Read More - DUI Charges in New Jersey: What Happens if You're Arrested Without a Breathalyzer Result?
Sep 13, 2024
Facing a DUI charge in New Jersey is a serious matter, and many cases rely heavily on breathalyzer results to determine blood alcohol content (BAC). But what happens if you're arrested for a DUI without a breathalyzer result? Whether due to a refusal to take the test, a malfunction, or procedural errors, it's important to understand how these situations are handled. In this blog, we’ll explore what you need to know if there is no...Read More - Can Prescription Medications Lead to a DUI Charge in New Jersey?
Aug 15, 2024
Facing How Do NJ DUI Laws Apply to Prescription Medications? In New Jersey, DUI laws treat driving under the influence of prescription medications with the same seriousness as driving under the influence of alcohol. The law clearly states that if any substance—whether alcohol, illegal drugs, or prescription medications—impairs your ability to drive, you can face DUI charges. Prescription medications can cause side effects such as drowsiness, dizziness, or slowed reaction times, all of which...Read More - Facing a DUI Charge in New Jersey? Here’s How LaBletta & Walters LLC Can Defend You
Jul 17, 2024
Facing a Understanding DUI Charges in New Jersey New Jersey has stringent laws for DUI offenses. If you are caught driving with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08% or higher, you can be charged with DUI. Even first-time offenders face significant penalties, including hefty fines, license suspension, and possible jail time. Additionally, New Jersey’s implied consent law means that refusing a breathalyzer test can result in automatic license suspension and additional penalties. The...Read More - Can You Refuse to Take a Breath Test?
Jul 14, 2024
Can I refuse to take a breath test if I am pulled over on suspicion of DUI/DWI? In a word: No. If you operate a motor vehicle on a public road or highway in New Jersey you are giving implicit consent to submit to a breath test if pulled over on suspicion of DUI/DWI. Although a police office needs reasonable grounds to believe that you are driving under the influence to request a breathalyzer test,...Read More - Penalties for DUI/DWI
Jul 1, 2024
https://www.nj.gov/oag/dcj/agguide/dwi2005-penaltytable.pdf First Offense BAC of 0.08 to 0.09 percent: Fine of $250-$400 Up to 30 days in jail 90-day driver’s license suspension Two 6-hour classes at the intoxicated drivers resource center over two consecutive days https://nj.gov/humanservices/dmhas/resources/services/treatment/sa_idp.html BAC of 0.10 percent or more: Fine of $300-$500 Up to 30 days in jail 7-12 month driver’s license suspension Two 6-hour classes at the intoxicated drivers resource center over two consecutive days https://nj.gov/humanservices/dmhas/resources/services/treatment/sa_idp.html Annual surcharge penalty of $1,000 for 3...Read More - LaBletta & Walters handles DWI/DUI Cases Throughout New Jersey
Jun 24, 2024
New Jersey has strict drunk driving laws. This is known as driving while intoxicated or impaired (DWI) or driving under the influence (DUI). There is a ban on DWI plea bargaining for a lower charge. The penalties are stiff with your first conviction costing hundreds of dollars in fines, up to 30 days in jail, and loss of driving privileges for 90 days. A You absolutely should have a qualified attorney, such as the...Read More - The Experienced DUI/DWI Attorneys at LaBletta & Walters Guide you Through your Case
Jun 17, 2024
Being arrested is just the first step in the process. Our attorneys will help guide you through the various steps in the case and explain the relative strengths and weaknesses. In order to be convicted of a That there was “ By the defendant, While intoxicated, and With an alcohol or blood alcohol concentration at or about the statutory limit. https://law.justia.com/codes/new-jersey/title-39/section-39-4-50/ Since this is a criminal case, these elements must be proven beyond a...Read More - How to Navigate the Legal Process After a DUI in New Jersey: 7 Key Steps
May 15, 2024
Facing a 1. Understand the Charges Against You The first step in navigating the legal process after a DUI in New Jersey is to understand the charges you are facing. DUI (Driving Under the Influence) and DWI (Driving While Intoxicated) charges can have serious consequences, including fines, license suspension, and even jail time. In New Jersey, there is no distinction between DUI and DWI, so the terms are used interchangeably. It’s crucial to: Review...Read More