Breath testing estimates the amount of alcohol in your blood stream by carrying out several calculations involving the air you breath out into a machine call the Alcotest in New Jersey. Blood tests if performed properly and analyzed correctly is more definitive because it is testing your blood rather than extrapolating the amount of alcohol through your breath. The limit of alcohol in your blood in New Jersey is the same for both tests, .08%. Anything over this amount you are considered legally drunk.The exception is if you are driving on a public road and under the age of 21. In which case, any amount of alcohol in your system is will result in you being charged with underage drinking and if over the .08% also with a DUI
Whenever charged with any legal charges it is very important to seek legal counsel, but it is especially important in DUI cases where the outcome can affect your life for years to come.
Free Resources for you
If you are charged with a DUI you need to know your options before going to court. On this page you will see an offer for my books, click the link, put your name and contact information and we will give you these books free:
- Arrested for Drunk Driving? Learn how to Beat the Odds – Here I discuss defense strategies, and common mistakes I see other attorneys make in defending these complicated cases. I also list for your question you should ask any attorney that you interview for your defense.
- Why Pleading Guilty to Your New Jersey Traffic Ticket is NOT an Option – Here I discuss court process and violations, including DUI’s. There lots of case examples here.
- An Immigrant’s Guide to Municipal Court. This discusses specifically what you will encounter in Municipal Court if you aren’t a U.S. citizen and how it can result in removal proceedings in Immigration Court. I define important terms and guide you through the Municipal Court and Immigration Court process.
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