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A DUI charge in New Jersey may be dismissed by the judge if the prosecution lacks sufficient evidence to prove any of the elements of the charge. In most cases, this involves having breathalyzer or blood test results excluded from evidence, either because the evidence was obtained in violation of a defendant’s rights (such as […]

New Jersey law does not distinguish between DUI and DWI, as both crimes are prosecuted under the same statute. However, the term DWI is normally used to refer to cases involving alcohol intoxication, while DUI is used in cases involving driving under the influence of drugs, including illicit substances as well as legal prescription medications.