According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in 2010 over 1.4 million motorists were arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol or narcotics. Motorists in New Jersey, whether residents or from out of state, are no exception to such drunk driving arrest statistics. When arrested, drivers make mistakes that can lead to their conviction. 
If you or a loved one has been arrested for driving while under the influence of alcohol in New Jersey, you should know your rights to avoid a conviction and the negative consequences, which include jail time, heavy fines and other such penalties. This article discusses the common mistakes drivers make when arrested on the suspicion of drunk driving by New Jersey law enforcement.
4 Common Driving Mistakes To Avoid
Below are four common mistakes made by motorists when suspected of driving while intoxicated (DWI):
- Pleading guilty to drunk driving because the breathalyzer test quoted their BAC over the legal limit. It is common for motorists to believe that they are automatically guilty of drunk driving at the time of their arrest if they failed a breathalyzer test. However, just because you are arrested with a blood alcohol level (BAC) of 0.08 percent or higher, it does not mean that you need to plea guilty. An experienced DWI attorney may be able to help you successfully defend your case.
- Hiring incompetent DWI attorneys because they are cheap. Unfortunately, not all attorneys are the same with respect to the amount of their legal experience in the particular field they are helping their client. New Jersey drunk driving cases can be difficult to defend. An attorney needs to have experience in this specific area of law to successfully defend his client.
- Waiting too long to hire an attorney. If you have been arrested on the suspicion of drunk driving, it is imperative to immediately consult with an experienced attorney. Procrastinating or prolonging hiring legal representation can result in the risk of losing your case.
- Believing you don’t need legal representation. Perhaps one of the worst mistakes you can make is to believe that you don’t need to hire an attorney to help you defend the DWI charges against you. You should never assume that you know enough of the laws to properly fight the drunk driving charges you are facing. New Jersey’s DWI laws are complicated, making it imperative for those individuals who are facing DWI charges to hire a knowledgeable attorney to defend their rights.
Facing DWI Charges? Immediately Hire an Attorney!
If you or a loved has been convicted of a New Jersey drunk driving charge, it is important to know what mistakes to avoid that can lead to a conviction. There is no time to wait after a drunk driving arrest to hire legal representation to protect your rights and dismiss the charges you are facing.
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For more information or to schedule a free consultation with drunk driving attorney Dan Matrafajlo, please call Beninato & Matrafajlo Attorneys At Law, LLC at (908) 248-4404.
