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…
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…
Traffic stops for drunk driving occur every day in New Jersey. The state police and local law enforcement agencies have no tolerance for motorists caught operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol, or prescription drugs for that matter. As an experienced DWI defense attorney, I know the requirements…
As a New Jersey drunk driving defense lawyer, my office represents dozens of clients accused of a range of traffic offenses including driving under the influence of alcohol, prescription and illicit drug DUI, breath test refusal and other DWI-related charges. Not every drunken driving arrest results in a conviction, which…
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…
A 40-year-old man from Shiloh Borough was arrested by police on a Sunday evening along Cottage Avenue at Giles Street on the charge of driving while intoxicated. According to news reports, Michael A. Barbera was stopped by police after he allegedly nearly hit a police patrol car in the Bridgeton…
As a New Jersey DWI defense lawyer, my firm’s primary job is to provide comprehensive representation to drivers accused of driving under the influence of alcohol, prescription drug or controlled substances. While the act of driving while intoxicated is enough to get a motorist charged with DWI or drug DUI,…
According to a recent news report, drivers in Middlesex County will see more drunk driving checkpoints, sometimes referred to as sobriety roadblocks, at all times of the year. The state of New Jersey has funded the operation of additional checkpoints with a $43,000 grant. Normally, the county would have sobriety…
As a New Jersey DWI defense attorney and former municipal prosecutor, I use my vast background in drunk driving law to help motorists accused of driving under the influence of alcohol. I always maintain that individuals charged with drunk driving, prescription drug DUI or breath test refusal to retain a…