TL;DR A DUI conviction in New Jersey can delay or prevent someone from obtaining a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), depending on the number of offenses. After a first DUI conviction, drivers generally must wait at least one year before becoming eligible to apply for a CDL. A second DUI conviction…
TL;DR In New Jersey, bicycles are generally not considered motor vehicles, so a standard DUI charge for riding a bicycle while intoxicated may not apply. New Jersey courts have issued conflicting rulings on bicycle DUI cases, creating legal uncertainty about whether intoxicated cyclists can be charged under DUI laws. Even…
TL:DR Most first-time DUI offenders in New Jersey avoid jail time if their BAC is below 0.10% and no accident or injuries occurred, but jail is still a possibility. A first DUI conviction can result in fines, license suspension, insurance surcharges, alcohol education classes, and ignition interlock requirements. Higher BAC…
A DUI arrest in New Jersey creates immediate uncertainty about the legal consequences you face and whether you’ll end up with a criminal record that affects your future. Unlike most states that prosecute drunk driving as a criminal offense, New Jersey takes a different approach that confuses many people arrested…
Driving under the influence (DUI) carries serious legal consequences that can impact your license, your finances, and your future opportunities for years to come. New Jersey prosecutes impaired driving aggressively, but arrests don’t always lead to convictions when skilled attorneys identify flaws in the state’s case or violations of your…
