While fighting a DWI arrest is a fairly common practice, fighting a drunken driving charge after “blowing” a double-zero on an Alcotest device is somewhat out of the ordinary. As a New Jersey DWI defense attorney, I and my colleagues are certified in the proper use, operation and maintenance of…
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…
Accidents resulting from drunken driving are typically treated much more strictly by local and state law enforcement agencies when compared to “normal” accidents, such as inattentive or distracted driving. While the results may be just as costly or traumatic for those involved, it should come as no surprise that police…
A number of recent DWI and controlled/dangerous substance (CDS) arrests in Bergen County, New Jersey, illustrate the ease and frequency of drunk driving and drug DUI arrests around the state. As a New Jersey DWI defense lawyer, my aim is to help my clients get a fair trial and to…
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…
Not long ago, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported that the number of fatal DWI-related accidents dropped from 201 dead in 2007 to 154 in 2008 – according to the NHTSA, 2008 was the last year for which complete statistics were available. Also mentioned was the drop in…
While it is true that not all DWI arrests and drunken driving summonses result in a conviction for driving while intoxicated, a percentage of New Jersey motorists cited for driving under the influence of alcohol are found guilty. As a New Jersey drunk driving defense attorney, I and my colleagues…
If the state of New Jersey is going to prosecute drunk drivers with the same zeal as it goes after criminals, the same basic rules of law should apply to both types of cases. Recently, the Appellate Division of New Jersey’s Superior Court ruled that even defendants charged with driving…
As a representing New Jersey motorists charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, I have handled hundreds of cases involving individuals who drove drunk and had an accident while intoxicated. The state of New Jersey provides stiff fines and jail time for many motorists who operate a vehicle while…
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…