New Jersey DUI Laws
New Jersey DUI Laws
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New Jersey Drunk and Drugged Driving Laws and Penalties
New Jersey prohibits the operation of a motor vehicle while under the influence or with a blood alcohol content (BAC) or .08% or greater. Also, a vehicle owner can get a DWI conviction for permitting an intoxicated person to operate the owner’s vehicle.
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First-Offense DWI/DUI in New Jersey
In New Jersey, you can be convicted of driving while intoxicated (DWI)—lots of people use the terms DWI and DUI interchangeably—if you operate a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08% or more. Read about the penalties for a first DWI in New Jersey
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Second Offense DWI/DUI in New Jersey
Read about New Jersey's DWI laws and the penalties you'll face for a second DWI conviction.
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New Jersey’s Implied Consent Laws and Refusing Alcohol Testing
In New Jersey, if you get pulled over for a DWI and the officer asks you to take a breath test, do you have to take one? What happens if you refuse?
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New Jersey’s Open Container Laws, Penalties, and Consequences
New Jersey's open container laws prohibit anyone possessing an open container of alcohol in a vehicle. Read about the specifics, including the penalties for an open container ticket.