Being convicted of a DWI in New Jersey carries harsh penalties that you should look to avoid at all costs. If you’ve been pulled over and charged with a DWI within a school zone, the penalties become far more severe. In New Jersey, a DWI within the boundaries of a school zone can amount to … More DWI in a New Jersey School Zone
Anyone who drives drunk on New Jersey roadways can be convicted of a DWI no matter what state you’re from. While you will face the same penalties for a DWI as a New Jersey resident, the state of New Jersey can only impose these penalties within state borders. For example, if you are from Pennsylvania … More New Jersey DWI Charges Between States
A DWI is a serious offense no matter how old you are, but being charged with a DWI as a minor can have serious longstanding consequences. Anyone under the age of 21 in New Jersey operating a motor vehicle with a BAC over 0.01% will be charged with a DWI. New Jersey complies with the … More Underage DWI in NJ
A DWI in New Jersey can result in you losing your license for anywhere between 3 months to 10 years depending on the number of DWI’s you’ve acquired. Nobody wants to be off the road for that long, and life without a car can be tough. Everyday necessary activities such as going to work or … More DWI with a Suspended License in New Jersey
DWI law in New Jersey is wide-ranging and covers a multitude of situations. There are a variety of reasons you can be charged with a DWI beyond operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. For example, if you’re pulled over on suspicion of drunk driving and refuse to submit to a breathalyzer test, the state of … More New Jersey DWI Law
In New Jersey allowing another person to operate a vehicle while under the influence can result in a conviction for DWI. To be convicted a defendant must have reason to believe that the person is under the influence, and must permit the person to operate a vehicle owned by, or in the custody of the … More Allowing Intoxicated Operation
NJSA 39:4-51b 39:4-51b. Prohibition of possession of open, unsealed alcoholic beverage container, circumstances a. All occupants of a motor vehicle located on a public highway, or the right-of-way of a public highway, shall be prohibited from possessing any open or unsealed alcoholic beverage container. This subsection shall not apply to a passenger of a charter … More Possession of open, unsealed alcoholic beverage container, N.J.S.A. 39:4-51b
NJSA 39:4-51a 39:4-51a No consumption of alcoholic beverages in motor vehicles; presumption; penalties. a. A person shall not consume an alcoholic beverage while operating a motor vehicle. A passenger in a motor vehicle shall not consume an alcoholic beverage while the motor vehicle is being operated. This subsection shall not apply to a passenger of … More Consumption of alcoholic beverages in motor vehicles, N.J.S.A. 39:4-51a
NJSA 39:4-50.19 39:4-50.19 Violation of law; penalties. 4. a. A person who fails to install an interlock device ordered by the court in a motor vehicle owned, leased or regularly operated by him shall have his driver’s license suspended for one year, in addition to any other suspension or revocation imposed under R.S.39:4-50, unless the … More Failure to install ignition interlock device, N.J.S.A. 39:4-50.19
NJSA 39:4-50.15 39:4-50.15 Additional penalty for driving under the influence with a minor as a passenger. 1. a. As used in this act: “Minor” means a person who is 17 years of age or younger. “Parent or guardian” means any natural parent, adoptive parent, resource family parent, stepparent, or any person temporarily responsible for the … More DWI with a minor as a passenger, N.J.S.A. 39:4-50.15
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