Will an Out-of-State DWI Follow Me to New Jersey?

  • Will an Out-of-State DWI Follow Me to New Jersey?
    Will an Out-of-State DWI Follow Me to New Jersey?
    New Jersey is one of 45 states and Washington, D.C. that participate in the Interstate Driver's License Compact. The New Jersey Division of Motor Vehicles will be notified by other states that participate in the compact if you are arrested for driving while intoxicated. (more…)
  • What Is Domestic Violence?
    What Is Domestic Violence?
    It is a common misconception that domestic violence is a criminal charge, but domestic violence is actually a term that refers to various offenses committed by a person who has a certain type of relationship with the victim. Domestic violence can only occur between current or former spouses, people who...
  • What Are Possible Defenses against DWI charges in New Jersey?
    What Are Possible Defenses against DWI charges in New Jersey?
    The consequences of a DWI conviction can ruin your relationships, stifle your career, and take away important freedoms. If you were in fact driving under the influence before being arrested, you might think that fighting the charges would be pointless. This, however, is never true. (more…)
  • Should I Refuse the Breathalyzer Test?
    Should I Refuse the Breathalyzer Test?
    Many people believe that it is better to refuse the breathalyzer test if they are stopped under suspicion of DWI. Some drivers assume that if they blow over the limit, the State will have more evidence to use against them than if they refuse to take the test. (more…)
  • NJ Supreme Court Makes it Clear When a Police Stop Becomes Detention
    NJ Supreme Court Makes it Clear When a Police Stop Becomes Detention
    Newark, NJ- New Jersey Supreme Court justices recently decided a case that challenged the difference between a police stop and detention. In the case, State of New Jersey vs. Lurdes Rosario, which was decided on June 6, 2017; the New Jersey Supreme Court was asked to make clear when an...