Special Focus on Underage Drinking: What if You Get Caught?
Not everyone realizes the actual consequences of underage drinking. It doesn’t matter if you decide to pick up a beer when you’re in your teens or nearing your twenty-first birthday. The penalties for underage drinking can be expensive and inconvenient. Underage drinking is just one part of the problem. What if you drank just one […]
Taking Medication and Arrested for DUI? What You Need to Know
The doctor gave you a prescription for medication. The warning label states there is a possibility of drowsiness. You aren’t concerned. After all, you’ve taken this same medication in the past with no ill effects. Should you be worried that you could be arrested for DUI? Unfortunately, yes. It could start as a minor traffic […]
The Bottom Line on Social Media and Your Court Case
We won’t name any names, but you may recognize the case. In a local town, a then police officer made a rather public showing on social media. In fact, he seemingly documented his adventures at a nightclub. One of his pictures showed a couple of shots lined up on the bar. He was subsequently charged […]
The Fundamentals of the Glove Box Defense and DWI Charges
It wouldn’t be the first time it happened. You were involved in a one car accident and become distraught. Your first instinct is to drive home since no one else was involved in the incident. Once you get there, you start downing shots. The police arrive to take a report of the incident and suspect […]
Do Your Legal Problems Suggest You Need Substance Abuse Help?
Legal problems often point to a bigger picture. Substance abuse help for alcohol or drug recovery often becomes a reality after a brush with the law. At the Law Offices of Beninato & Matrafaljo, we encourage our clients to find the help they need. And, not just because it will help their legal case. We […]
Can You Refuse to Give a Blood Sample in A DWI Case?
You can refuse a breathalyzer in a DWI case. And, suffer the consequences. However, you might want to reconsider the idea of refusing the request to give a blood sample. Or, know that the police can get a warrant requiring one. In unique situations, they might not even need one. The Consequences of Refusing the […]
Spotlight on Field Sobriety Tests. Something You Should Know.
Lisa was terrified. When she saw lights flashing behind her, she immediately pulled over her car. Lisa had been out with the girls. She had a few drinks. The officer asked Lisa to step out of vehicle. Lisa was asked to submit to a field sobriety test. Lisa was very worried that she could be […]
Do you know this Information about DWI Checkpoints?
You may hear them referred to as sobriety checkpoints. Most often, stops intended to check out driver intoxication are known as DWI checkpoints. The State of New Jersey maintains that roadblocks are set up for prevention purposes. Make sure you know this telling information concerning DWI Checkpoints. You should also speak with an experienced attorney […]
The Truth Behind Refusing a Breath Test In New Jersey
New Jersey law mandates that any motorist who drives on its roads implicitly consents to submit a breath test if the arresting officer has probable cause to suspect that the driver is driving while under the influence of a controlled substance. In other words, New Jersey is an “implied consent” state and every driver is […]