The most onerous part of the sentence in most, if not all, DWI cases is the license suspension. The suspension can range from seven months for a first offense to 10 years for a third offense. Because so much of New Jersey life revolves around the ability to drive, virtually…
DWI cases can be difficult and challenging under the best of circumstances. Careful discovery review and analysis is crucial to any positive outcome. First, the defense attorney needs to have a thorough understanding of the standard battery of field tests that police employ in assessing drivers suspected of operating a…
Generally speaking, a motor vehicle is not protected from unreasonable searches and seizures to the same extent as a home. Our State’s Supreme Court has further reduced that level of protection. William Witt was pulled over on Route 48 in Carneys Point in Salem County in December 2012. Witt’s high…
Any New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney who practices regularly in our State’s Municipal Courts handles clients accused of DWI (Driving While Intoxicated/Driving Under The Influence). While DWI clients charged with a second or third offense frequently decide to proceed to trial because of the stakes involved, the first offense cases…
Every New Jersey resident knows about the importance that driving plays in everyday life in the State. Free and easy access to a car is a prerequisite to many daily activities. At the same time, motor vehicle infractions are a common occurrence in the State. Most New Jersey drivers will…