Driving while intoxicated (DWI), or driving under the influence (DUI) are all ways to describe the same thing: intoxicated driving. Intoxication may be the result of alcohol or another chemical substance (e.g., marijuana) or both. To be charged, your blood alcohol…

Field sobriety tests are roadside tests police conduct during a traffic stop in New York and New Jersey to determine if a driver is impaired or unlawfully under the influence of alcohol or another chemical substance. The walk-and-turn test is one of the most commo…

If you have ever been pulled over by a police officer, even if for a simple traffic violation, you know it can make you nervous. A nervous state, however, is not your friend if that traffic stop turns into a drunk driving investigation, and you are asked to perfor…

Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus (HGN) test is one of three standardized field sobriety tests (SFSTs) validated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). It is also a test that police administer frequently during traffic stops when intoxicated drivin…

When you have been pulled over and are suspected of drunk driving, you could be asked to provide a breath sample. Misconceptions exist about what your rights are and what these types of tests are. Misunderstandings can lead to more problems, especially if you are …

Intoxicated driving in New Jersey is a serious charge. During a DWI investigation, an officer may request a blood sample. This is especially true when an alleged suspect refuses a breathalyzer test or a police officer believes the suspect is intoxicated by drugs. …

Have you been arrested for driving while under the influence of alcohol or another chemical substance in New Jersey? If so, chances are slim that you were asked to provide a urine sample. Not all jurisdictions allow it, but many do. There are many questions about …

Have you been investigated for, charged with, or found guilty of drunk driving in New Jersey? As a consequence, you may have been ordered to install an ignition interlock device (IID) in your vehicle. This can be the result of either an administrative hearing or c…