A Federal Express delivery truck driver who was fired for a drunken driving-related traffic offense was recently denied an appeal to get New Jersey unemployment benefits. It’s no surprise that penalties for DWI and drug DUI offenses are pretty heavy in the New Jersey area. This story only brings home…
The New Jersey State Supreme Court Appellate Division recently rejected the argument of defendant-respondent, Damian Tirello, who claimed that his breath test results were not admissible as evidence because the Alcotest-trained police officer did not remain in the DWI room with him breathalyzer test. The Court referred to a previous…
Recent statistics released for Cape May County indicate that Middle Township saw the most DWI cases than any other municipality in the county. Out of 477 drunken driving cases throughout the county, Middle Township had 82 cases — this translates to 17 percent of the entire county’s driving while intoxicated…
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…
Multiple drunken driving arrests or numerous DWI convictions can be devastating to a New Jersey resident’s driving record, much less a person’s life. When a traffic fatality is involved, the legal situation can become very serious very quickly. As a New Jersey drunk driving defense attorney, I and my colleagues…
Northern New Jersey gets its share of drunk driving arrests. Depending on the situation, drivers can be stopped for reckless driving or failure to maintain their lane, after which the officer may decide that the driver is intoxicated. When a patrolman suspects that a motorist is driving under the influence…
It’s no secret that driving while intoxicated in the New Jersey area can be hazardous to the person who has been drinking, as well as others on the road. Secondarily, the penalties for DWI in the Garden State can carry heavy fines and even jail time. Although most people do…
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…
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…
There is a new breathalyzer standard here in New Jersey, which is likely to have far-reaching effects throughout the state. For DWI cases going forward, a New Jersey Appeals Court has set a new Alcotest standard on December 1, confirmed a decision that states the patrolman who administers a breath…