Englewood Criminal Defense Law Blog
4 elements of a legal DWI checkpoint
To enforce the state’s drunk driving laws, New Jersey officers regularly set up sobriety checkpoints. As the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes, these checkpoints are generally effective at decreasing the number of intoxicated drivers on U.S. roadways. ...
Five important facts on the hazards of binge drinking
A casual drink at the end of a long week or a glass of wine during a dinner out may be an indulgence for some New Jersey residents who monitor their alcohol intake. While occasional drinks are safe for most adults, drinking alcohol in excess can pose serious hazards...
Understanding how a breathalyzer works
The New Jersey legislature has defined intoxication as having a blood alcohol content of 0.08% or higher. Anyone whose blood alcohol content (BAC) exceeds this percentage is deemed to be legally intoxicated and cannot operate a motor vehicle. Law enforcement agencies...
Know the signs of study drug abuse
If you have a child attending college, you should be aware that prescription stimulant abuse is a pervasive problem among students. According to data from the federal Center on Addiction, up to 35% of students on U.S. campuses report using drugs like Adderall and...
Across the nation, 40% of all drug arrests are still for marijuana
Even as the people of New Jersey are set to decide whether to legalize marijuana for adult recreational purposes, there is troubling news about marijuana enforcement generally. Eleven states have already legalized marijuana for adult use, while 33 states and the...
Inaccurate breath test results may avert a DWI conviction
Judges in New Jersey may order an ignition interlock device installed in the vehicles of first-time or repeat offenders convicted of DWI. Designed to detect a motorist's blood alcohol level, the device prohibits a vehicle from starting if the individual's BAC is more...
Have you been arrested for DWI in New Jersey?
If you were pulled over for DWI, you are probably afraid, confused and maybe even angry. It’s extremely frustrating to have thought you were OK to drive only to be told you were impaired. It’s frightening to think about what might happen next. You may not even know...
