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Princeton DWI Lawyers

1. Isaacs, Hanan: municipal court matters, including DUI/DWI, disorderly persons offenses and traffic charges
2. Pellettieri, Rabstein & Altman: DWI: What You Need to Know in New Jersey By: Attorney, Jed S. Kadish Have you ever had a few drinks at dinner or been at a bar with your friends and then looked into your rearview mirror to see the flashing lights of a police car? Unfortunately, itÕs an all too common occurrence. Typically, a driver is pulled over for some sort of motor vehicle violation. It can be something as simple as an overdue inspection sticker or a burned out headlight or taillight or for failing to maintain your lane of travel. It is during the initial request for documents such as your driverÕs license, registration and insurance card that an officer may detect the odor of alcohol. At that time, the officer will probably ask you if you have been drinking. Do not lie! Although the prosecution of these cases is often referred to as drunk driving, New Jersey law only requires that a driver be convicted of operation of a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. Thus, the name ÒDWI.Ó The officer will ask you to perform field sobriety tests, which consist of physical, psychological and/or scientific tests. In the event that the officer believes there is probable cause to believe that you were operating a motor vehicle while under the influence, you will be arrested and taken to police headquarters. At that juncture you will be read your Miranda rights. You will also be asked to submit to a breath test. You must understand that YOU MUST SUBMIT TO A BREATH TEST. Failure to submit to a breath test can mean automatic conviction for refusing to submit to a breath test and a loss of your driving privilege in New Jersey for 7 months. In addition, you can still be convicted of driving under the influence, which could carry additional loss of your driving privilege. The penalty for a first offender who is convicted of driving while under the influence with a breath test reading of .08 Ð .09 will be a three month loss of license. If your breath test is a .10 or higher, you face a loss of license for at least seven months and as much as twelve months. In either instance there are additional fines, community service plus a $3,000.00 surcharge payable to the State of New Jersey. Second time offenders face a two-year loss of license and third offenders face a ten-year loss of license. There are additional fines, community service and jail time associated with each violation. Finally, there is an additional violation for driving while under the influence within a school zone -- loss of driving privilege in New Jersey of one year. Due to the seriousness of the driving while intoxicated offenses and the potential loss of license, anyone charged with these offenses should consult with an experienced attorney.
3. Haveson & Otis: Municipal court and traffic matters Drunk driving, DWI, DUI, speeding, suspended or revoked license, no insurance, leaving the scene, reckless driving, careless driving, shoplifting, assaults, domestic violence, neighbor disputes, bad checks.
4. Lependorf & Silverstein: A DWI charge will usually come with a heavy fine and license suspension. In New Jersey, fines for a drunk driving offense can range from $250 to $1000. For a first time offense, the license will usually be suspended for seven months; second offense, two years; and a third offense, up to ten years. These consequences can be life altering. The financial costs and social stigmas that come with a DWI offense can cause pain and suffering for you and your family. It is vital that you have aggressive legal representation to fight your case. The laws surrounding drunk driving offenses can be confusing and misleading to some. It is important to know what to do if you are pulled over and suspected of DWI. After pulling you over, the officer will ask for your driver's license and vehicle registration and he or she may ask you to perform several field sobriety tests. You DO NOT have to take these field sobriety tests! New Jersey statutes say that you must take a breath test if you drive on the road. "Any person who operates a motor vehicle on any public road, street or highway or quasi-public area in this State shall be deemed to have given his consent to the taking of samples of his breath for the purpose of making chemical tests to determine the content of alcohol in his blood." Many people that are accused of DWI do not understand or know their rights. Some do not seek help from an attorney and simply plead guilty in court. You may have other options!