A DWI must be filed and served within ninety-days under N.J.S. 39:5-3. This is commonly referred to as a "statute of limitations." This is however,...

You have to complete the IDRC in the NJ County where you live. However, if you moved (either within or outside of NJ), you have to complete an...

Why didn't I just refuse the field sobriety test and how screwed am I?

Refusing field tests can be a double-edged sword. Many Judges will draw an adverse inference from a defendant's refusal to perform field tests...

Underage drinking at college event

There are two ways this offense is usually be charged - as a violation of the NJ Criminal Code (as a disorderly person's offense) or as a violation...

Should my son get a lawyer?

If you hire a lawyer, the lawyer can request a postponement from the court ... assess the case, and work towards a resolution. Give. The reckless...

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The complaints were issued to your father (right or wrong), so therefore he has to respond (not you). If he does not respond to the complaints (by...

Ignition Interlock - On which car, can I avoid it by not restoring the license for 6 months.

You must have an ignition interlock on a car, even if the car is not resisted to you or The NJ Motor Vehicle Commission (NJ MVC) will not restore...

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I live in NJ and got caught driving while suspended from a DUI.

Yes, NJ law (interpretive case law) regards your suspension as being the result of a DWI, therefore exposing you to the enhanced penalties in the...

GERD (Gastro-esophageal reflux disease) can adversely influence a breath test result (in NJ, the "Alcotest"). GERD causes the stomach contents...

The charge (Leaving the Scene) carries the following penalties (if you are convicted): Fine of between $200 and $400, jail for a period of not...