A recently passed law requires drivers under the age of 21 to place a red sticker on their vehicle’s license plates. While the intent of the law appears to be a good-hearted attempt at traffic safety, as a New Jersey DWI defense attorney I tend to side with those claiming…
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NJ Drunk Driving Defense Update: New Jersey Appellate Court Upholds DWI Conviction per Chun
When fighting a drunken driving charge, a New Jersey DWI defense lawyer will use all of his experience to help his client get a fair trial. Since being arrested and charged with driving under the influence of alcohol is a serious offense with long-lasting and potentially detrimental effects on a…
New Jersey DWI Defense Update: What Every Driver Should Know About Drunk Driving Arrests — Part One
Being drunk on the road is always a risky scenario. But as a New Jersey drunk driving defense lawyer and former municipal prosecuting attorney, I know that many Motorists get caught up in DWI arrests unexpectedly. Understanding that being arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol is just the…
NJ DWI News: Avalon Police Participate in Drug DUI and Drunk Driving Enforcement Campaign
For drivers traveling in Cape May and surrounding New Jersey counties, news reports indicate that the Avalon Police Department and other law enforcement agencies are taking part in a DUI prevention campaign until March 17, St. Patrick’s Day. Known worldwide as a day of celebration, Saint Paddy’s Day can be…
Atlantic County, NJ, Motorist Arrested for Fleeing Scene of a Drunk Driving-related Traffic Accident
Lower County Police recently reported the arrest of a Mays Landing, NJ, man in connection with an early morning car crash on January 23. Based on news reports, 41-year-old Joseph W. Rothenberger was allegedly intoxicated when he crashed his 2004 Mercedes Benz into a tree. Police investigating the accident presume…
New Jersey DWI Defense Update: Law Now Requires Breathalyzer Ignition Interlock for First-time DWI Convictions
New Jersey has added another weapon to its arsenal of drunk driving laws, making even first-time DWI convictions more onerous for those caught driving while intoxicated. As a New Jersey drunk driving defense attorney and motorist myself, I’ve seen the aftermath of accidents caused by impaired drivers. At the same…
NJ Drunk Driving Defense Update: Financial Impact of a DWI Conviction in New Jersey
Driving while intoxicated, DWI or driving under the influence, whatever term you use it all adds up to lost driving privileges and extensive fines, not to mention possible job loss and being disgraced in the eyes of your family or local community. Here in New Jersey, being convicted of a…
New Jersey DWI News: Pending Legislation could Increase Jail Sentences for Fatal DWI Accidents
Drunken driving, or DWI (driving while intoxicated), is a serious offense in New Jersey. From Atlantic City to Newark, law enforcement agencies and state legislators are getting more and more tough with people who drive under the influence of alcohol. As a New Jersey drunk driving defense lawyer, I and…
Arrested for Drunk Driving in New Jersey? A DWI Conviction is a Multi-step Process
As a New Jersey drunk driving defense lawyer my job is to help motorists accused of DWI or driving under the influence of alcohol. My office also handles drug DUI (driving under the influence of prescription drugs, as well as marijuana and other substances). The road to a drunk driving…
NJ DWI News: Drunk Driving Patrols Increased Across New Jersey through New Years
The coming holiday season is well known for its parties and family gatherings, and despite the poor economy drunk driving arrests are sure to surge during the next few weeks. In response, New Jersey DWI enforcement units are taking to the streets in an effort to reduce the instance of…