Blog: Dui Defense

Former Bachelor Contestant Arrested for DUI in FL

Feb 28, 2020

Do you think celebrities and TV stars are above the law? While they may get away with some crimes, driving under the influence isn’t one of them. This month, yet another reality TV star was caught drinking and driving in Florida. Get all the details below. Reality TV Star Gets DUI in FL Jubilee Sharpe got her fifteen minutes of fame while competing on the reality TV show The Bachelor. But on Sunday, February 16,...

GOP Lawmaker Arrested for DUI, Blames Wife

Jan 13, 2020

If you think it’s only average joes that get arrested for DWIs, then you haven’t been paying attention to the tabloids. On the last day of 2019, a Republican politician from New York was caught drinking and driving after he crashed his vehicle. He was arrested at the scene of the crime just weeks after warning the public not to drink and drive in a newspaper column. Learn more about what happened below. NY Republican...

License Suspension vs. Interlock Ignition Devices: Which Would You Choose?

Dec 6, 2019

Have you ever been tempted to get behind the wheel after having a few drinks? What if I told you that a technology exists that could save you from making such a mistake while inebriated? This inventive device, an interlock ignition system, has proven effective for years now. So, it makes sense that the device has captured the attention of lawmakers in New Jersey. Lawmakers are so impressed with the interlock system that they’ve made...

Country Singer Sam Hunt Arrested For DUI In Nashville

Nov 25, 2019

You see it in the news more and more lately. Yet another music star has been arrested for driving under the influence. Country Star Sam Hunt Arrested for DUI According to initial reports, Sam Hunt’s vehicle was spotted swerving and crossing the center divide numerous times. Nearby police initiated a stop, and that’s when they were immediately hit with the strong scent of alcohol. They also observed that the country star’s eyes were bloodshot,...

Are Breathalyzer Results Accurate?

Nov 13, 2019

What would you do if an officer falsely accused you of driving while under the influence? What if the officer had a breathalyzer test that backed up his claims even though you know you didn’t have any alcohol to drink? This is a reality for hundreds of individuals across the country. Experts Shocked by Recent Research Regarding Breathalyzers The New York Times recently investigated the nation’s use of breathalyzer tests. What they found was...

How Long Will A Drunk Driving Charge Stay On My Record In New Jersey?

Sep 25, 2019

A drunk driving conviction is a serious charge that can stay on your record for years to come. If you want to remove the conviction from your record in New Jersey (known as expunging your record) you can expect to wait up to ten years before it can happen. There are also certain instances, such as multiple convictions and other circumstances, that can keep the conviction on your record for much longer. Here is a...

Busted for a DUI: What Usually Happens? And What Are Police Allowed to Do?

May 30, 2019

Driving under the influence is obviously dangerous, but sometimes we don’t make the best decisions. If you have been busted for a DUI, you may be wondering what usually happens. There are common procedures for testing if you are under the influence, arresting you, and charging you with a Getting Pulled Over and Police Observations and Questions First and foremost, you will likely get pulled over by the police. If you are not under...

Underage DUI/DWI Laws and Penalties

Apr 19, 2019

The legal drinking age across the country is 21. Yet, there are many individuals under the age of 21 that routinely engage in drinking. Underage drinking can not only have health implications, but it can also put you at risk of very serious legal charges. In addition to a minor being caught engaging in underage drinking, they may also face more severe of fines if they are caught driving under the influence. Driving under the...

Traffic Stops: When Police Suspect a DUI

Mar 5, 2019

Anytime you see flashing red or blue lights behind you, it’s important to safely pull off the road. In most cases, the police cruiser or emergency vehicle will speed past you on its way to an emergency, but sometimes the officer is signaling for you to pull over because you have made a Remain Compliant It’s frustrating to be pulled over, but keep in mind that the officers are only trying to do their job...

New Jersey DWI Laws

Feb 21, 2019

In New Jersey, New Jersey statutes state operating an automobile is consenting to allow the State (the police) No prior offenses – 3-12 months license suspension for DWI; 7-12 months of suspension of license for Refusal One prior offense – 2 years of suspension of license Two prior offenses – 10 years of license suspension You can still be convicted of DWI based upon evidence other than your BAC and thus be subject...