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24 Jan 7:10 am
Multiple drunken driving arrests or numerous DWI convictions can be devastating to a New Jersey resident's driving record, much less a person's life. When a traffic fatality is involved, the legal situation can become very serious very quickly. As a New Jersey drunk driving defense attorney, I and my colleagues have represented hundreds of individuals in drunk driving-related court cases. Many of these cases have had to do with the death of another person, which makes a DWI lawyer a necessity. Recently ... [read post]
17 Nov 2009
As a New Jersey drunk driving defense lawyer, I and my firm have the necessary experience to make the difference in most any DWI, breath test refusal, or drug DUI case. While it might seem that a first-time conviction for driving under the influence of alcohol may not be that serious, think again. Not only are the penalties for a first-time offense stiff, it only make a possible second or third arrest and conviction for driving while intoxicated that much more serious. Anyone looking at multiple ... [read post]
03 Jan 7:29 am
Drunken driving, or DWI (driving while intoxicated), is a serious offense in New Jersey. From Atlantic City to Newark, law enforcement agencies and state legislators are getting more and more tough with people who drive under the influence of alcohol. As a New Jersey drunk driving defense lawyer, I and my colleagues understand the dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol or prescription drugs (DUI or drug DWI). Recently, the New Jersey state legislature has taken on the task of making those ... [read post]
23 Dec 2009
As a New Jersey drunk driving defense lawyer my job is to help motorists accused of DWI or driving under the influence of alcohol. My office also handles drug DUI (driving under the influence of prescription drugs, as well as marijuana and other substances). The road to a drunk driving conviction is now necessarily a long one, but it has many steps. I'll outline the process here to help explain the usual stages of a DWI case. Arrest Whether you live in Newark, Atlantic City, Trenton or any of the dozens ... [read post]
28 Jan 7:26 am
New Jersey has added another weapon to its arsenal of drunk driving laws, making even first-time DWI convictions more onerous for those caught driving while intoxicated. As a New Jersey drunk driving defense attorney and motorist myself, I've seen the aftermath of accidents caused by impaired drivers. At the same time, I also understand how even a single DWI or drug DUI conviction can haunt a person for many years to come. The latest law coming out of Trenton last week now makes it mandatory that anyone ... [read post]
26 Jan 7:43 am
According to a recent news article, Cliffside Park police set a new record for drunken driving arrests in 2009. As a New Jersey drunk driving defense lawyer, my firm represents motorists from Bergen County as well as Essex, Mercer, Union, not to mention other areas around the Garden State. Being arrested for driving while under the influence of alcohol or prescription drugs is the first step toward a conviction for DWI or DUI, which can be a serious and costly way to pay for lack of foresight. Based on ... [read post]
29 Dec 2009
More than a half million people live in Monmouth County, NJ. At 1,300 people per square mile, the number of DWI arrests can be staggering. Police pull over dozens of drunk drivers every week, many of which are convicted of driving while intoxicated, then fined and even sentenced to some jail time. As a New Jersey DWI defense attorney, my law firm has broad experience defending individuals accused of driving under the influence of alcohol, as well as those motorists charged with drug DUI. Local police ... [read post]
06 Jan 7:47 am
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 of alcohol, prescription drugs or even marijuana or other illegal substances, he may request the driver to take one or more field sobriety tests. Being a New Jersey DWI defense lawyer, as well as a ... [read post]
05 Jan 7:53 am
It's no secret that driving while intoxicated in the New Jersey area can be hazardous to the person who has been drinking, as well as others on the road. Secondarily, the penalties for DWI in the Garden State can carry heavy fines and even jail time. Although most people do not intend to be charged with drunk driving, the penalties for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol are designed to penalize anyone who breaks the state's drunken driving laws. As a New Jersey DWI defense ... [read post]
18 Jan 7:54 am
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 is due to a variety of possible scenarios and different facts attached to each case. The following is a selection of recent drunk driving arrests across the Garden State. Whether you ... [read post]
05 Feb 7:52 am
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 expected of police officers when it comes to drunk driving arrests. I also have a detailed knowledge of the methods and strategies used by prosecutors in their pursuit of a conviction for ... [read post]
17 Dec 2009
Because of my background as a New Jersey drunk driving defense lawyer and former DWI prosecutor for numerous local municipalities, I and my firm have the experience to help those drivers accused of driving while intoxicated in the Garden State. Hundreds of drunk driving arrests happen each month. Bergen County, like all parts of New Jersey, gets its fair share of drunken driving traffic offenses every single week. My stance is that any individual who is charged with DWI, prescription drug or illicit ... [read post]
8 Dec 2009
The coming holiday season is well known for its parties and family gatherings, and despite the poor economy drunk driving arrests are sure to surge during the next few weeks. In response, New Jersey DWI enforcement units are taking to the streets in an effort to reduce the instance of driving while intoxicated. As leading drunk driving defense lawyers, my firm has experience in a wide range of DWI and drug DUI defense. Recent news of the "Over the Limit, Under Arrest" campaign is evidence that drunk ... [read post]
3 Dec 2009
Results from a two-week drunk driving sting operation show that more than 1,500 individuals were arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol between August 21 and September 7. The "Over the Limit, Under Arrest" campaign was designed to snare DWI suspects in the weeks leading up to this past Labor Day holiday. As a New Jersey DWI defense lawyer, I and my colleagues represent many of the dozens of motorists accused every week of driving while intoxicated. The latest report on that pre-Labor Day ... [read post]
24 Nov 2009
Having defended many minors charged with underage drinking and DWI, I have more than enough experience to state a number of significant facts. As a New Jersey drunk driving defense lawyer, I know that a conviction for underage drinking and driving can make a serious impact on a young person who is just setting out on his or her journey toward adulthood. The facts are simple: If any person under 21 years is found to have purchased or consumed an alcoholic beverage in an establishment licensed to sell ... [read post]
26 Dec 2009
In New Jersey the law covering underage drinking and driving leaves little to the imagination. An individual must be 21 years of age or older to buy, be in possession or consume any type of alcohol-containing drink or beverage. In short: underage drinking is unequivocally defined as illegal. Because the state has such a strong stance against underage drinking, the legal consequences for this activity are severe under New Jersey law, especially when it comes to operating a motor vehicle while under the ... [read post]
12 Jan 7:48 am
Driving while intoxicated, DWI or driving under the influence, whatever term you use it all adds up to lost driving privileges and extensive fines, not to mention possible job loss and being disgraced in the eyes of your family or local community. Here in New Jersey, being convicted of a drunk driving charge can result in a range of possible actions by the court to punish the convicted drunk driver. As a New Jersey drunk driving defense attorney my firm represents hundreds of individuals every year in ... [read post]
04 Jan 7:42 am
Now that we're several days into the New Year, I'll say it once again: New Jersey law enforcement agencies and local police continue cracking down on drunken driving around our state. New Year's Eve may be one of the more common times to find motorists drinking and driving, but every day has the potential for many drivers to be caught driving under the influence of alcohol. As a New Jersey DWI defense attorney, I and my staff spend our days defending people accused of driving while intoxicated or ... [read post]
03 Feb 7:32 am
Having worked both sides of the aisle as a former New Jersey municipal prosecutor and now as a drunken driving defense lawyer, I am always appalled whenever I hear of a law enforcement officer being arrested for any alleged crime. Not long ago, an off-duty sergeant of the New Jersey State Police was charged with DWI as well as refusal to submit to a breath test following a traffic accident in Warren County, NJ. Over the years, I have worked closely with the police all across New Jersey, so I understand ... [read post]
07 Feb 7:26 am
When it comes to arrests for drunken driving the law does not discriminate between well-known and famous personalities and the everyday man or woman. In New Jersey, whether you live in Bergen, Union, Monmouth or Atlantic counties, an arrest for driving under the influence of alcohol can have a negative impact on a person's life and livelihood. A drunk driving conviction can haunt someone for years, if not for the rest of your life. As a New Jersey DWI defense lawyer, I have represented a range of ... [read post]
