Speeding, weaving in and out of traffic, or running a stop sign are all ways that can get a driver killed, much less noticed by the police. While this kind of behavior can be interpreted in several different ways, law enforcement agencies tend to associate it with intoxication. In some…
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NJ Drunken Driving Arrest? Here’s Why You Might Need a New Jersey DWI Defense Lawyer
Have you or a family member been arrested for drunk driving here in Monmouth County, or anywhere else in the Garden State? Whether you live in Union, Atlantic or Morris County, you may be asking yourself, “Why should I even consider hiring a drunk driving defense attorney? And, is it…
Jersey Legal Defense Update: A Look at Kids and Underage Drunken Driving Charges
It’s no secret that the state of New Jersey has heavy penalties for motorists convicted of driving drunk on public roads. What many people don’t know, however, is that state law also has penalties for teenagers and other minors who arecaught driving under the influence of alcohol, or even possession…
Monmouth County DWI Defense Update: Tips on Fighting a DWI Arrest in New Jersey — Part 2
Picking up on our discussion previously regarding fighting a drunk driving charge, we’ve already talked about the possible causes of failing one or more of the standardized field sobriety tests that most police officers administer to allegedly drunk drivers in order to gauge their level of so-called drunkenness. As a…
Bergen County Drunken Driving Defense Update: Tips on Fighting a DWI Arrest in New Jersey — Part 1
Don’t believe for one second that being “arrested” for drunk driving in Bergen, Monmouth, Ocean or any other county in the Garden State will automatically lead to a conviction for driving under the influence of alcohol. The fact is a lot can happen between a DWI-related traffic stop and any…
New Jersey Driver Arrested for DWI after Hitting Parked Car in Little Ferry
Depending on the circumstances, a driver can occasionally be arrested for DWI yet not be physically able to provide police with a breath sample. In some cases, police will then take the suspect to a local hospital to have the person’s blood and urine sampled for evidence of drunken driving.…
NJ Drunken Driving Update: Understanding the DWI Arrest Process in New Jersey (Part 2)
Knowing how police departments and the judicial system handle drunken drivers is one large step in preparing for a future DWI arrest. This is not to say that learning about the steps of a drunken driving arrest and possible conviction indicates a person’s propensity to drive under the influence of…
Judge in Atlantic County, NJ, Rules Drunken Driving Breath Test Machine Unreliable
An Atlantic City judge recently overturned a DWI conviction when he found that only a certain type of thermometer probe should be used to determine the reliability breathalyzer devices. According to recent news reports, Superior Court Judge Max Baker’s decision could affect the results of numerous drunk driving cases in…
Morris County, NJ, Drunk Driving News: Police Charge Drivers with DWI and Marijuana Possession
As a New Jersey DWI defense lawyer, I represent numerous clients accused of drunken driving. These individuals may or may not have been operating their vehicles under the influence of alcohol, prescription drugs, or illegal substances such as cocaine, heroine or marijuana. Although their individual circumstances may vary, the way…
NJ Drunken Driving Update: Understanding the DWI Arrest Process in New Jersey (Part 1)
Getting into a motor vehicle after having a drink or two is always a gamble. Not simply because being impaired can reduce one’s reaction time and possibly result in a traffic accident, but also because New Jersey’s court system and police agencies are constantly on the lookout for drunken drivers.…