In accordance to New Jersey implied consent laws, refusing a breathalyzer test is illegal and will result in the same penalties as a DWI. While this is the case for the Alcotest, the blood test used to determine intoxication does not fall under the same rules. Although you cannot request to take a blood test … More Challenging the New Jersey DWI Blood Test
If you have been pulled over under suspicion of driving while intoxicated, chances are you were given a breathalyzer test. The breathalyzer test is the most common form of testing for Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) and is one of the most important pieces of evidence used against you in court. Many people don’t realize that … More Challenging the Breathalyzer Test in New Jersey
There are a lot of steps in a DWI case leading up to a conviction. Every DWI case begins with the initial roadside stop by an officer. Even if you’re arrested, your DWI charge can be dismissed if you were unlawfully stopped. For any evidence collected during a traffic stop, strict procedure must be abided … More Challenging the Traffic Stop in New Jersey
One of the most important pieces of evidence the prosecution will use against you is your field sobriety test results. The government has to prove that you were driving while intoxicated without a reasonable doubt, so the sobriety test works as a concrete form of evidence to prove this. Fortunately for you, the test isn’t … More Challenging the Field Sobriety Test in New Jersey
Finding an experienced defense lawyer for your second DWI charge is critical because the penalties and consequence of multiple DWI’s are a far more severe. Having your second or third charge dropped can prevent you from paying thousands of dollars in fines, losing your license for years, and spending months in a prison cell. A … More Fighting Multiple DWI Offenses in New Jersey
Finding the right attorney to fight your DWI is crucial because not only is plea bargaining out of the picture in New Jersey but the consequences of the charge are very serious. Penalties and fines for first-time offenders vary depending on the details of the case, but general consequences for your first DWI include legal … More Fighting the First DWI Offense in New Jersey
Many people mistakenly assume that any criminal defense attorney can adequately handle a DWI case. The truth is that DWI cases are very complex and require experience with particular statutes, training methods, evidentiary issues, and several other complicated issues. This article is intended to give you an overview of the things you should consider and … More What to Look For in a DWI Attorney
A conviction for a second or third DWI conviction will result in either a revocation of vehicle registration or a mandate that the driver install an ignition interlock device. A first time DWI offender can be ordered to install such a device if the judge decides it is necessary. Typically the judge will order that … More Ignition Interlock Devices in New Jersey
One of the more common ways to challenge a DWI charge is on the basis that the police did something wrong. This article outlines some of the ways in which police may violate the law with respect to a DWI charge. The stop itself may have been illegal. Police cannot stop a car without reasonable … More Police Misconduct in DWI Cases
Like any other criminal offense, a defendant convicted of DWI has the right to an appeal. There are two different types of appeal that a defendant has a right to. First, a defendant can appeal the municipal court conviction. This appeal is taken to the superior court. The superior court will review all of the … More DWI Appeals
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