Category: DUI / Drunk Driving

Egg Harbor Bus Accident Results In Injuries And DWI Charge

Early Sunday morning, an accident occurred involving a personal vehicle and a public transit bus in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey. The vehicle, a Kia, reportedly collided with a New Jersey Transit (NJT) bus at the NJT bus stop located at the Black Horse Pike and English Creek Avenue. The…

Can The DMV Suspend Your Driver’s License For A BUI Conviction?

If you’ve been charged with Boating Under the Influence (BUI) in New Jersey, you may be concerned about the potential consequences, including the status of your driver’s license. Understanding the legal implications of a BUI conviction and its impact on your driving privileges is crucial. Below, we will explore whether…

Is DUI A Felony In NJ For Injuring Someone?

Driving while intoxicated (DUI) is a serious offense in New Jersey, but it is not categorized as a felony. In New Jersey, DUI offenses are considered traffic violations rather than felonies. However, this does not diminish the seriousness of the charges or the potential other consequences that individuals may face,…

What Are Your Rights After Being Arrested for DWI in NC?

Driving while intoxicated (DWI) is not a crime, according to New Jersey law. The traffic courts, not the criminal courts, rule on DWI cases, and when a DWI case goes to trial, there is no jury, so the judge determines the verdict, as in a civil lawsuit. Despite this, the…

How Often is a DWI Dismissed in New Jersey?

Most DWI traffic stops lead to a DWI going on the driver’s record. A DWI conviction does not count as a criminal conviction, but it stays on your driving record for 10 years if you do not get any subsequent DWIs, and even longer if you do. Just because a…