You’ll Want to Know Why this DWI Conviction Was Overturned
No doubt you already realize there are consequences to drunk driving charges. However, did you know? If the judge does find you guilty of driving while intoxicated, you may have reasons to appeal the ruling. With that in mind, you may be interested to learn why the New Jersey Appellate Division recently overturned a DWI […]
How Will You Lose Your License for a First DWI Conviction?
The bottom line is that you are downright worried. You were arrested for drunk-driving, and a million thoughts are racing through your head. First, will you go to jail if you’re found guilty? You’ve heard that you face license suspension. You can’t help but wonder. How long will you lose your license for a first […]
How Important is this New Case Invalidating Alcotest Results?
No doubt you’ve already heard the news. This week, the New Jersey Supreme Court unanimously ruled that more than 20,000 DWI charges are invalid due to errors in calibrating Alcotest breath test devices. A whole lot of defendants are likely sighing in relief. After all, the Supreme Court’s ruling may make all the difference in setting […]
Appealing a DWI Conviction: See What Happened Here
No doubt you already know that driving while intoxicated (DWI) can saddle you with some serious consequences. It just takes a second to review N.J.S.A. 39:4-50 of the New Jersey Statutes to get a basic understanding of the legal definition. In New Jersey, DWI is a traffic offense. However, that doesn’t mean you won’t risk […]
New Case on Sentencing After Third or Subsequent DWI Conviction
Just about everyone knows there are severe ramifications for driving while intoxicated. In fact, NJSA 39:4-50 shows an escalating amount of penalties based on the repetitive nature of the offenses. Without question, the harshest sentencing goes to those with third or subsequent DWI conviction. According to the statutory language, a person convicted of a third […]
Charged with DWI While Parked: Is This Really Legal?
What’s in a name? When it comes to DWI charges, you might be surprised. After all, the acronym stands for driving while intoxicated. Therefore, when you’re charged with DWI while you’re parked, you may be shocked. More than likely you’ll be confused about what it actually means to operate a motor vehicle in New Jersey. […]
Choosing the Right DWI Attorney For Your Case
Under New Jersey law, you are guilty of drunk driving if you operate a motor vehicle with a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) level of 0.08 percent or greater. BAC refers to the amount of alcohol you have in your blood stream at the time of testing. Even though the law sets the limit at 0.08, […]
How to Avoid A New Jersey DWI Conviction
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that every day, almost 30 people in the United States die in car accidents involving alcohol-impaired drivers. In other words, there is one alcohol-related car accident death every 51 minutes. Additionally, the annual cost of such accidents soars at an alarming $59 billion. In 2013, 10,076 […]
Can I Appeal a New Jersey DWI Conviction?
If you have were found guilty of a DWI in New Jersey, you might feel as though the process is over and little can be done to change the inevitable sentence, penalties and fines. However, despite what many think, you may have options to fight the conviction. With the help of an attorney, you may […]