Well, it’s St. Patrick’s Day, again; and what better time to remind all those planning to enjoy their green beer and Irish whiskey to be sure they also have a sober ride home following the revelry. The fact is, at least here in the Garden State, no good time goes…
There are laws and there are laws. As most people know, driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) are terms used to describe a motor vehicle violation here in New Jersey. The details and language used to define drunk driving law are laid out in N.J.S. 39:…
As drunk driving defense attorneys, the legal staff here at the Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall have a great deal of expertise in defending motorists accused of operating their car, truck or motorcycle while under the influence of alcohol, doctor-prescribed meds and even illegal substances (also referred to as…
For anyone who has not been arrested by police for drunken driving and charged with DWI or drug DUI, we would suggest that for most people it can be an embarrassing, belittling and potentially costly experience. For many motorists, just being pulled over by a state patrolman or a local…
As New Jersey residents and motorists, most of the general public knows how frequently police stops occur in this state. With a high population count and rather dense urban centers, the Garden State is home to all manner of individuals. And while the average person is more than likely a…
For those who follow New Jersey drunken driving law, there was an interesting article earlier this year reporting the state’s Bar Associate desire to effect a change in the statement used when advising motorists of the penalty for refusing a breath test associate with a drunken driving arrest. Based on…
We’ve repeatedly warned readers about the folly of driving while intoxicated under any circumstances here in the Garden State. Frankly, with the state laws what they are and the zealous nature with which county and municipal prosecutors pursue drunk driving convictions, is there any reason whatsoever to make one’s life…
Anyone who needs an example of what not to do when it comes to drinking and driving — despite the obvious of not getting into a motor vehicle if you suspect you have had any amount of alcohol to drink — just take a look at the news article we…
Drunken driving is already a serious offense in and of itself here in the Garden State, but there are worse things that can happen beyond being stopped by a police officer for a minor traffic violation and then being arrested for driving a car while under the influence of alcohol…
Though some may argue the contrary, the law is designed to treat all people equally when determining an individual’s guilt or innocence. As New Jersey drunk driving defense attorneys, I and my staff of experienced DWI lawyers have decades of litigation expertise that has served us and our clients well…