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In New Jersey, a person is guilty of drunk driving if he/she operates a motor vehicle with a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of 0.08 percent or greater. BAC refers to the amount of alcohol in your blood. Although the law refers to a 0.08 percent BAC, you can be convicted of driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor even when your BAC is below 0.08 percent. The BAC threshold determining drunk driving was changed from 0.10 percent to 0.08 percent in early 2004. Consuming even small amounts of alcohol dulls the senses, decreases reaction time, and hampers judgement, vision and alertness. If you consume any amount of alcohol and your driving is affected, you can be convicted of drunk driving. Parents and Guardians:

A parent or guardian who is convicted of driving under the influence and who has a minor under age 17 as a passenger in the motor vehicle is also guilty of a disorderly persons offense. In addition to the penalties otherwise prescribed by law, a person shall forfeit the right to operate a motor vehicle for a period of not more than six months and shall be ordered to perform community service for a period of not more than five days.

Attorney Offices by Municipality

New Jersey N-Z
  1. Allenhurst
  2. Allentown
    1. Wiesner, Elliot : Areas of Practice Traffic Violations, Municipal Court and Criminal Defense Business Law, Commercial Litigation and Collections Family Law Residential and Commercial Real Estate Wills, Power of Attorney, Living Will / Health Care Proxy Traffic Violations, Municipal Court, Criminal Defense If you get a ticket or are arrested by any Police Officer you should obtain legal advice. The Firm handles all traffic violations including driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (DUI/DWI), driving with a revoked or suspended license, driving without insurance, speeding, reckless driving, etc. The consequences of a guilty plea or finding of guilty to such charges may result in points on your license, substantial fines, insurance premium increases, Motor Vehicle Commission surcharges, license suspension, jail time and community service. Individuals who rely on their drivers license for a living, such as truck, cab or limo drivers face the loss of their job. Thus, I recommend that anyone who has a commercial drivers license (CDL) retain a lawyer in all traffic matters. The Firm represents drivers at administrative license hearings at the various NJ Motor Vehicle Commission offices. Additionally, the Firm represents both New Jersey and out of state commercial trucking and carting companies for all types of equipment and overweight violations. As an attorney I help drivers in difficult legal situations in all NJ Municipal Courts. The Judge will tell you that you have a legal right to have an attorney represent you in court. I suggest that you don't face the prosecutor, police officer and Judge alone. While criminal matters like drug possession, shoplifting, assault and domestic violence may be handled by the Municipal Courts, more serious crimes (indictable's) are handled by the Superior Court in each County. A guilty plea to any criminal charge can result in a criminal record, fines, jail and deportation. You have a right to hire your own attorney. Once again I suggest you do not face the prosecutor and Judge alone. The Firm also does expungments of arrest records, disorderly persons, petty disorderly persons and criminal convictions.
  3. Atlantic City
  4. Audubon
    1. Brian Lucianna: There may be lesser charges to which a guilty plea may be entered or where there is insufficient proof to convict you. A guilty plea to some charges without the assistance of legal counsel could result in the imposition of high insurance surcharges, significant monetary fines, a driver's license suspension or even imprisonment. Only an experienced and qualified legal professional with knowledge of the current laws can help you understand your options and make an informed choice as to how to proceed in Court.
  5. Barnegat
    1. Pintaro, Louis: DWI / TRAFFIC CASES Not many states are tougher on drunk driving charges than New Jersey. The court system and the legislature have purposely been making it more difficult to defend DWI charges. So, many people ask "Why should I bother getting a lawyer?" It is precisely because this state is so tough that you need an experienced DWI lawyer in your corner. If you are faced with a DWI charge based upon breath or blood testing, the State must produce sufficient evidence to establish the accuracy of the reported test result. You need an experienced DWI lawyer like Mr. Pintaro to review all of the scientific and technical evidence in order to determine the potential admissibility of the test results and to challenge them when appropriate. When those test results will be admissible, you need a lawyer with the skill and experience to present your case most favorably to the Judge and Prosecutor in order to minimize the harmful effects of any conviction.
  6. Basking Ridge
  7. Bayonne
    1. Tubman, Irwin: * Traffic violations * DUI * Neighborhood disputes * Domestic violence * Minor in possession * Petty theft * Prostitution * Assault
  8. Bayville
    1. Di Stefano, Brian: Risks Related to Drunk Driving Charges * 1st Offense: Suspension of your driver's license for 90 days up to 1 year. * 2nd Offense: Potential jail time, 2 year loss of license, and community service. * 3rd Offense: 10 year loss of driver's license, up to 180 days in jail, and high fines.
  9. Belmar
  10. Bedminster
    1. Blaustein, Gary: Is an upcoming case in municipal court tying your stomach in knots? Did you unjustly receive a traffic ticket? Have you been charged with a municipal court-level criminal offense?
  11. Belvidere
    1. Day, Bradford: Municipal Court Offenses Municipal Court offenses in the State of New Jersey involve not only motor vehicle traffic violations but summonses for DWI (driving while intoxicated) and minor criminal offenses such as simple assault and harassment. These types of offenses are handled in the local municipalities and often involve long-term consequences. It is important to know that the prosecution of these types of offenses involves the same standards as criminal law and that an accused is presumed to be innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. Most traffic violations are handled in a manner similar to minor criminal offenses, although some offenses, such as "Driving While Intoxicated" or "Driving Under the Influence" are taken quite seriously. Even minor mechanical or speeding violations can have serious consequences, leading up to your license being suspended, if you have several infractions over a short period of time. Frequently, you will have to pay the fine listed on the face of the ticket, and there is also a strong possibility that your vehicle insurance premiums will increase. It is against the law in every state to drive a car, a boat, or any other motor vehicle while intoxicated. "Driving Under the Influence" or "Driving While Intoxicated" is a serious criminal offense related to driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of either alcohol or drugs. If you are driving erratically or violating traffic laws, the police may stop you and, if they believe you are intoxicated, ask you to submit to a field sobriety test. They may measure your blood alcohol content by asking you to submit to a breathalyzer test or by asking for a blood and/or urine sample.
  12. Berlin
    1. Donner & Castro: DUI/DWI/drunk driving Speeding tickets Reckless driving Driving under suspension Driving with a revoked license Uninsured drivers Unregistered vehicles
    2. Borbe, Robert: Bankruptcy á Personal Injury á Property Damage á Real Estate á Wills á Criminal á DUI & Traffic á Divorce & Child Support
    3. Maressa, Goldstein, Patterson & Drinkwater: You should consult an attorney for individual advice regarding your own situation.
  13. Bernardsville
    1. Klaiman & Carney: If you have been charged with a traffic violation, DUI or DWI in New Jersey, it is important to be represented by an attorney who will provide personal and effective representation.
  14. Blackwood
  15. Bloomfield
  16. Bradley Beach
    1. Keith, Winters & Wenning: Any criminal offense or traffic violation may result in serious penalties and personal ramifications for you and your family. A skilled and experienced criminal defense attorney will aggressively challenge the evidence and work diligently to minimize the impact on your life.
  17. Brick
  18. Bridgeton
    1. Tucker, Terry: * DWI/DUI offenses * All Traffic offenses * Juvenile offenses * Felonies * Misdemeanors
    2. Ritter Law Office: If you or a loved one is facing a municipal court appearance or criminal charges, it is in your best interests to choose an experienced criminal defense lawyer to represent you.
  19. Bridgewater
  20. Browns Mills
    1. Apel & Detrick: traffic violations, including speeding ticket, careless driving, alcohol or drug-related DUI (Driving Under the Influence) charges, operating without insurance, driving with a suspended license, leaving the scene of an accident, and reckless driving
  21. Budd Lake
    1. Robert Scirocco: Police are now utilizing a new form of alcohol breath test, known as an "Alcotest." This device is supposedly an improvement over the old testing device, but we have found that it may in fact be reporting erroneous readings. The N.J. Supreme Court has accordingly entered an order "staying," or holding in abeyance, all sentences of individuals found guilty of DWI as a result of being compelled to submit to this device. The reliability of the new test will be determined by the courts in the near future.
  22. Burlington
  23. Butler
    1. Weingarten, Jacob: Municipal court involves any local town court and its laws, including traffic violations such as speeding or drunk driving, as well as petty theft or assault.
  24. Camden
  25. Cherry Hill
  26. Cinnamonsin, Clifton, Collingswood, Cranbury
  27. Dover
    1. Nuzzi & Mason: federal criminal prosecutions (RICO, public corruption, environmental offenses), state criminal prosecutions (ranging from murder cases to drug offenses), family court matters (juvenile offenses and domestic violence complaints) and municipal matters (DWI, drug and traffic offenses)
  28. Dunellen:
    1. Michael Nichnowitz: Traffic tickets can have serious consequences. If convicted: * You may have to pay substantial fines. * You may have MVC points placed on your driving record or receive insurance eligibility points by your carrier or both. * Your insurance cost may increase drastically or you could even be dropped by your insurance carrier. * You could face jail or community service on more serious offenses
  29. East Brunswick
  30. Easton
    1. Patterson, Robert: All Crimes All Courts ARD Admissions Business Law Criminal Appeals & Defense Criminal Justice Domestic Violence Drunk Driving Federal & State Drug Offenses Federal Court Felonies & Misdemeanors Hearings Juvenile Delinquency License Suspensions Litigation Offenses PFA Traffic Offenses Under Age Drinking
  31. East Orange
    1. Stephen Brown: The Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution provides that a person has the right to the assistance of counsel when he or she is accused of a criminal offense. This right applies to the states under the Due Process Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment to the Constitution. Most states have also enacted provisions in their constitutions that provide a person with the right to the assistance of counsel.
  32. East Windsor
  33. Eatontown
  34. Edison
  35. Egg Harbor
    1. Eckel, Charles: CRIMINAL LAW All Serious Charges Municipal Court Disorderly Person Offenses DUI All Traffic Matters
  36. Elizabeth
  37. Englewood
  38. Englewood Cliff
  39. Englishtown
  40. Fairfield
  41. Fair Haven, Fairlawn, Fort Lee, Freehold, Gibbsboro, Green Brook, Hamilton
  42. Fort Lee
  43. Freehold
  44. Flemington
  45. Galloway
  46. Garfield
    1. Joseph Conte: Traffic violations such as: speeding, driving while intoxicated (DWI), driving under the influence (DUI), driving while suspended, reckless driving, and leaving the scene of an accident, all can result in DMV points, possible license suspensions and higher insurance rates. Depending on the nature of the violation, you may be fined, referred to a special program, or could even be sent to jail for more serious offenses.
  47. Gloucester City
    1. Charles Wigginton: A conviction for a simple speeding ticket, careless driving ticket, improper u-turn or lane change, or any other violation, may subject you to thousands of dollars in New Jersey state surcharges and insurance company surcharges. An experienced attorney representing you in municipal court may be able to get your charges reduced to non-moving and/or non-point violations, which could save you thousands of dollars.
  48. Hackensack
  49. Haddonfield, Haddon Heights
  50. Hainesport
  51. Hamilton
  52. Hammonton
    1. Joseph Lombardo: If you have been issued a traffic summons, arrested or charged with a matter involving a motor vehicle, you may loose your driving privileges, pay significant fines, surcharges, and sent to the county jail. Even a simply speeding violation may end up costing you thousands of dollars for insurance surcharges.
  53. Harrison
    1. DaSilva & Pinho: To convict a person of driving while intoxicated the State must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the person operated or intended to operate a motor vehicle, which was operable while (a) under the influence of intoxicating liquor or under the influence of a narcotic, hallucinogenic, or habit producing drug, or (b) with an alcohol concentration of .10 % in the person's blood or breath.
  54. Hawthorne
    1. Futterweit, Marc: DWI Defense
  55. Hazlet
  56. Highland Park
    1. Kaufman, Phillip: DUI Traffic Law Real Estate Law Personal Injury Family Law Divorce Adoptions Bankruptcy Law
  57. Hillsborough
    1. Nee, Beacham& Gantner: traffic citations and disorderly conduct violations
  58. Homdel
    1. Cahill, WJ: Municipal/Superior Court Matters * DUI/DWI (or drunk driving) * Speeding or other traffic tickets * Drug offenses * Disorderly conduct * Theft and shoplifting * Receiving stolen property * White collar crime * Domestic violence * Juvenile offenses Criminal Matters * Sex offenses * Murder/Manslaughter * Robbery/Burglary * Fraud/Forgery
  59. Iselin
  60. Jersey City
  61. Kearney
    1. Brady, Brady & Reilly: Investigate traffic stop to be sure it was legal. Was there probable cause? Were you operating the vehicle? Ensure that the Alcotest that measures blood alcohol content (BAC) was properly administered Negotiate with the municipal court prosecutor to reduce charges Determine whether it is possible to reduce penalties by combining DWI charges with other municipal court charges Determine whether the stop was conducted in a school zone Make sure that the charges fit the evidence available
  62. Kendall Park
    1. Gruber & Bilal: Motor Vehicle Violations, neighbor complaints, disorderly conduct, and any other muncipal charges
  63. Keyport
    1. Kantor & Linderoth: Alternative Dispute Resolution Business & Commercial Law Business Organizations Constitutional Law Criminal Law Estate Planning Health & Health Care Law Insurance Law Litigation & Appeals Personal Injury Probate & Estates Administration Real Estate Law Municipal Court Family Law
  64. Kinnelon
    1. Stack, Robert: The Consequences of DWI * License suspension or even revocation * Increased insurance premiums * Probation * Possible jail time
  65. Lakehurst
    1. Widman Cooney: "Driving While Intoxicated" and other criminal drug laws have been made tougher. It's vital that an attorney review your case before you make a decision that may seriously affect your future.
  66. Lakewood
    1. Brown, Sam: Drunk Driving Driving while under the influence of alcohol (DUI) is a serious offense, even if no accident or mishap results therefrom. Consequences of DUI include jail time, loss of drivers license and insurance and mandatory rehabilitation.
    2. Rothstein, Mandell, Strohm & Must: Short-term penalties for a drunk driving conviction include fines, possible jail time, driver's license suspension and alcohol classes. For three years after your conviction you will be subjected to high-risk auto insurance, resulting in thousands of dollars of additional insurance costs. A drunk driving conviction can also affect your employment.
  67. Lambertville
    1. Jefferey Weinstein: Driving While Intoxicated. The operation of your vehicle under the influence of alcohol or other substances, which affect your driving ability, has serious consequences to you and is vigorously enforced by law enforcement and the courts. A violation of this section of the Motor Vehicle Code has numerous, and often times long-term consequences if you are convicted for these type offenses. The consequences if found guilty may include: suspension of your driving privileges for a minimum of three (3) months
  68. Lavallette
    1. Fennessey, James: Many people feel that they can handle violations such as criminal, DWI/DUI or other traffic offenses in New Jersey on their own, and sometimes the consequences later affect them in ways that they had not imagined. Even ÒminorÓ traffic convictions can negatively impact your driverÕs license an insurance rates.
  69. Lawrenceville
  70. Ledgewood
    1. Forster & Arbore: DWI Criminal Litigation Municipal Court Matters Personal Injury Litigation Automobile Accidents Commercial Litigation Divorce Custody Domestic Violence Mediation Adoption Proceedings Wills and Estates Residential Real Estate Transactions Commercial Real Estate Transactions Business Sales/Purchases and Related
  71. Linden
    1. Chornoboy, Jeffrey: Indictable of defense, traffic ticket or DWI
  72. Little Ferry
    1. Arnesen, Jay: # Drug Distribution/Drug Possession # Violent Crimes # Theft/Property Offenses # Domestic Violence # Weapons Offenses # Sex Crimes/Child Pornography # DWI/DUI # Traffic Offenses # Workers' Compensation
  73. Little Silver
  74. Linwood
    1. Shreiber, Michael: Why Should You Use a Certified Civil or Criminal Attorney? How do you choose the best attorney for your needs? ItÕs confusing trying to choose a trial attorney. You may have never needed a trial attorney before, so you ask a friend to refer you to someone or look in the Yellow Pages where hundreds or even thousands of attorneys are listed. But how do you choose one attorney to handle your particular legal problem? Finding the right attorney is to your benefit and to the attorneyÕs as well. That is why the Supreme Court of New Jersey has directed the Board on Trial Attorney Certification to carry out the certification program in an effort to raise the level of competence of trial attorneys in this state. This program is designed to help you make an informed decision when seeking and selecting a trial lawyer.
  75. Livingston
    1. Patton, James: * DUI (sometimes referred to as "drunk driving" or "DWI") * Vehicular homicide * Traffic tickets for ignoring stop signs, speeding and more * Reckless driving
    2. Greggory Marootian: A conviction for DWI generally results in the imposition of nine (9) "insurance surcharge points." The effect on insurance rates varies with each insurance carrier; however, you can expect your rates to rise dramatically. Since New Jersey Law allows insurance carriers to refuse further coverage for you upon the accumulation of 9 insurance surcharge points, most insurance carriers will cancel your coverage and you will be forced to obtain coverage through the "assigned risk" plan in New Jersey which has extremely high rates.
  76. Lodi:
  77. Long Beach Township
    1. Andrea Rinaldi: f you have been charged with driving while intoxicated (DWI) or driving under the influence (DUI), you have two legal problems rolled into one: potential jail time and criminal punishment and the loss of your driving privileges. A DWI or DUI charge is a serious matter, and you need a tough criminal defense lawyer to fight your charges by taking a hard look at the evidence against you, including how your breath test was conducted and its result.
  78. Long Valley
    1. Maccarone, Joseph: Our criminal justice system is not perfect. In fact, it is designed to be both intimidating and dehumanizing. And, it is highly susceptible to error. "Innocent until proven guilty" is not a right always afforded one accused of a crime. While the law requires "proof beyond a reasonable doubt", more often those who are accused find themselves having to prove their innocence.
  79. Madison
  80. Mahwah
    1. Beatrice, Michael: Accidents and Serious Injuries ¥ Auto Accidents ¥ Medical Malpractice ¥ Worker's Compensation ¥ Slip and Falls ¥ Wrongful Death ¥ Uninsured Motorists ¥ Wills, Trusts & Estates ¥ Living Wills ¥ Probate ¥ Power of Attorney ¥ Will Contests ¥ Guardianships ¥ Criminal Defense ¥ DWI ¥ Drug Cases ¥ Juvenile Matters ¥ White Collar Crimes ¥ Assault ¥ Traffic ¥ Appeals ¥ All Criminal Matters ¥ Real Estate ¥ Sales - Purchase - Refinance ¥ Condos ¥ Zoning ¥ Residential ¥ Commercial
  81. Mamora
    1. Tumelty, John : If you are stopped on suspicion of driving while intoxicated (DWI), and you refuse to blow into the Alcotest machine, you may end up being charged with a breath test refusal. A breath test refusal is a traffic offense that may result in the suspension of a driver's license and other serious penalties.
  82. Manalapan
  83. Manasquan
  84. Maple Shade
    1. Towers, Cristian: Criminal Defense If you've been arrested and charged with a crime, whether it's a disorderly persons offense or a felony, you need an experienced defense attorney who will fight for your rights. It is imperative that you have a qualified defense attorney review the facts of your case as soon as possible. The State will be working hard to gather evidence and witnesses against you and will likely attempt to secure a statement from you. Your decisions at the outset of your case will have a tremendous impact, either positive or negative. At a time like this, you can't afford to have an attorney who doesn't immediately return your calls or doesn't take the time to explain the strengths and weaknesses of your case.
  85. Marmora
    1. April & Maudsley: If you have been charged with driving under the influence or driving while intoxicated in New Jersey, you may have been asked to take a breathalyzer or ALCO test without your attorney present. It is important to remember that it is your right to refuse to say anything, or take any further action that may be used against you in court. The police have one goal after charging you with DUI, and that is to get you to incriminate yourself. What are the penalties for DWI ? Tremendous. For a first time offender the minimum penalty is $507.00 in fines and costs, $3,000.00 insurance surcharges, a six month loss of license and twelve hours in the "IDRC", Intoxicated Driver's Resource Center.
  86. Matawan
  87. Mercerville
    1. Felsenfeld & Clopton: Municipal Practice includes ¥ DUI Ð Drunk Driving ¥ Reckless Driving ¥ Careless Driving ¥ Domestic Violence ¥ Minor drug offenses ¥ Speeding
  88. Middlesex-Somerset
  89. Middletown
    1. Jennifer Krabill: Have you been charged with a juvenile crime or municipal offense? Don't let one mistake change your life forever. Whether you face serious fines after a traffic violation or you face time in a juvenile detention center, you want to reduce the charges and minimize the consequences.
  90. Milburn
    1. Shackelton & Hazeltine: DUI / DWI If you are facing drunk driving or drug charges, you need an experienced criminal defense attorney making sure your constitutional rights are protected.
  91. Millville
  92. Montclair
    1. Furst & Cintron: If you are a suspect in a crime, were arrested for a crime, or have been charged with one, it is important to consult an attorney. A conviction can result in a criminal record, substantial fines and incarceration.
  93. Moorestown
    1. Barron, Baker & Posternock: Under New Jersey law, a person who operates a motor vehicle, or permits another person to operate a motor vehicle owned by him with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.10 percent or more by weight of alcohol in the operator's blood is subject to a fine or imprisonment and to the forfeiture of his right to operate a motor vehicle.
  94. Morris Plains
    1. Cataldo, Thomas: Real estate closings Criminal defense Municipal court cases DWI / traffic offense cases Personal injury cases Auto accident cases Slip and fall cases
  95. Morristown
    1. Greggory M. Marootian: There is simply no way of placing numerical odds of success on any case; including a DWI charge. Further, it is clear that New Jersey's firm public policy stance against DWI makes the defense of this charge a challenge even for an experienced, competent and aggressive defense counsel. The only guarantee any qualified, ethical and competent attorney can offer is to aggressively prepare your case, and carefully and thoroughly look for available defenses.
  96. Mount Holly
  97. Mount Laurel
  98. Mount Olive
    1. Fracasso, Damiano: # Driving while under the influence (DUI) # Driving while under the influence of Drugs # Driving while under the influence of Prescription Medicine # Refusal to provide a breath sample # Underage driving while under the influence of Alcohal or Drugs # Allowing intoxicated driver to operate your automobile # Speeding (laser, radar and pacing) # Driving without Insurance # Driving without a License # Driving an unregistered vehicle # Driving while suspended # Careless Driving # Reckless Driving # Racing on a Public Roadway # Drugs or Paraphernalia in a Motor Vehicle # Possing an open container of alcohal in a vehicle # Leaving the scene of an accident # Possession of drugs in a motor vehicle (actual and constructive) # Failure to report an accident # Theft of cable & other utilities # Driving while talking on a cell phone # Running a stop sign or traffic light # Driving the wrong way on a one way street # Failure to maintain lane (weaving or swerving) # Abandoning a motor vehicle # Passing a school bus or frozen dessert truck # Failure to use signal # Illegal Passing # Obstructing Traffic # DMV Appeals & Hearings # School Zone Offenses # Safe Corridor and 65 MPH Zone Violations # Appeals (Must be filed within 20 days of conviction)
  99. New Jersey N-Z
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