(732) 333-0477
(732) 333-0477
A bill filed in the New Jersey General Assembly would lower the legal drinking age to eighteen, under the rationale that if you can vote, buy a home, get married, and serve in the military, then you should be able to purchase and consume alcohol. A recent editorial in the Star-Ledger, in opposition to the bill, argued that lowering the drinking age may increase highway fatalities, due to a possible increase in drunk driving, which is already a problem for drivers under twenty-one. The editorial cited a study from the Center for Disease Control, which revealed that 10% of motorists nationwide were under 21, but accounted for 17% of highway fatalities involving alcohol. There was also concern that lowering the drinking age could affect brain development, as the brain is not fully formed at eighteen.
No matter your age, a drunk driving arrest in New Jersey is a serious offense that can result in license suspension, fines, or jail time. You can expect harsh penalties if charged with a DUI or DWI in Freehold, New Jersey.
If charged with a DUI, you should contact a respected Freehold, New Jersey drunk driving attorney. The attorneys of Thomas & Krail have 29 years of litigation experience, with expertise in DUI/DWI law. They understand your rights and will fight hard to make sure they are protected.
Being charged with a DUI is stressful, and could have a devastating impact on your life if not handled by a respected New Jersey drunk driving attorney. Contact Thomas & Krail at (732) 333-0477 to schedule a consultation to protect yourself and your future.
