Mississippi has added its name to the list of states now requiring ignition interlock devices (IIDs) for all DWI offenders, even first-time convicted drunken drivers. New Jersey is waiting in the wings right now, as legislators in Trenton hash things out regarding the state’s mandatory IID law. While the debate…
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Camden County Driver Arrested for Drunken Driving and Fleeing Police following DWI Stop
Could there be more than a few better avenues for fighting a drunken driving charge besides fleeing the police at the time of a DWI traffic stop? The answer to that question, as absurd as it may seem, is naturally, Yes. As New Jersey DWI and drug DUI defense attorneys,…
Olympic Champion Michael Phelps Puts Swimming on Hold Following DUI Arrest in Baltimore
According to news reports, Olympic athlete and champion swimmer Michael Phelps put training on the backburner after his second, and most recent impaired driving arrest up in Maryland. Based on news articles, 29-year-old Phelps decided to put his swimming career on hold in order for the 18-time gold medal winner…
NJ Drunk Driving Defense Update: Understanding Garden State DWI Arrests Arising from Anonymous Tips
As professional trial attorneys representing individuals accused of both civil and criminal offenses, we are well aware of situation in which defendants are concerned that the evidence against them is either unsupported or lacking invalid from a legal standpoint. In particular, there are numerous potential pieces of evidence that the…
DWI Defense Update: Drivers Charged with DWI are Well-advised to Maintain Decorum at Trial
As Garden State DWI-DUI defense attorneys, my colleagues and I strive to help individuals who have been charged with drunken driving or hit with a drug DUI summons, among other alcohol- or drug-related driving offenses. While some people may not understand the importance of preparation prior to a DWI hearing,…
Warren County, NJ, Driver with 4 DUI Convictions Arrested for Driving on Suspended License
Although many people who find themselves arrested and charged with a drunken driving offense may generally be lumped into the first-and-old-time category, there is a portion of the driving public, albeit a smaller group, who end up with second- and third-time offenses to deal with. When it comes to DWI…
Garden State DUI Update: Driving While Legally Medicated Can Still Lead to a Drug DUI
There is no doubt that drinking and driving is an activity that happens with extreme frequency here in New Jersey. As Garden State DWI defense attorneys, my highly skilled legal staff has many years of representing motorists charged with being intoxicated behind the wheel of a motor vehicle on the…
FAQ: NJ Drunk Driving Arrests and the Consequences of a DWI Conviction — Part Five
For those individuals who find themselves on the wrong side of the law, that is, a motorist who has been arrested for a drunken driving offense, the immediate issue at hand is often trying to locate a competent DWI-DUI attorney to represent oneself against the local municipal prosecutor who is…
Former District Court Judge Charged with “Fixing” DWI Case against Prosecutor’s Relative
It should be not be surprising that as New Jersey civil and criminal defense attorneys, my colleagues and I make our job to represent individuals accused of crimes, misdemeanors and civil infractions. In particular, we are dedicated to helping motorists accused of DWI get a fair shake within our legal…
Arrest of Bergen County Man for DWI follows Injury-related Drunken Driving Crash in Mahwah
As Garden State drunk driving defense lawyers, my colleagues and I know that defending those accused of an alcohol- or drug-related traffic accident can become very complicated when injuries are involved. Multi-car accidents can, of course, result in serious and sometimes fatal injuries; however, causing injury while operating a motor…