A DWI charge in New Jersey can seem overwhelming, but it is not the end of the road. You would be well-advised to get professional legal help. Contact the Law Offices of Bartholomew Baffuto, Esquire, to discuss your case.

Motion to Suppress Evidence for Lack of Probable Cause

“Driving under the Influence” (DUI) in New Jersey is a serious motor vehicle offense that affects not only your driving record but also your driver’s license.

What Are Points?

Being arrested for DWI in NJ can be a confusing and scary experience. Knowing the stages of the legal process is essential. Contact the Law Offices of Bartholomew Baffuto as soon as possible to protect your rights.

First Stage – Arrest, Investigation, Issuance of Charge

Being charged with a DWI in New Jersey can be overwhelming, and retaining a lawyer to review, prepare and resolve your case is essential. Whatever the complexity of your DUI case, with the Law Offices of Bartholomew Baffuto, Esquire, you would be conscientiously guided and counseled.

First Offense DWI

Drivers convicted of driving while intoxicated (DWI) in New Jersey must have an ignition interlock device (IID) installed.

What is an Ignition Interlock Device?

In New Jersey, if you refuse to take a chemical test when suspected of driving under the influence (DUI), you can face serious consequences.  We can protect your rights when charged and facing prosecution.

A Primer on New Jersey Refusals

If the police pull you over for suspected DWI in New Jersey, they may ask you to perform field sobriety tests (FSTs). Those purport to determine how impaired you might be and whether you will be arrested for driving while intoxicated (DWI).  In New Jersey there is no legal obligation to perform field testing.  Cooperation with breath testing- after being arrested- is co...

Driving while intoxicated (DWI) is a serious offense in New Jersey, and when this violation occurs near a school, specifically in a designated school zone, the consequences are even more severe. The state has established strict laws as to an offense committed within designated school zones. If you find yourself facing a separate, additional DWI charge of an offense comm...

When charged with driving under the influence of drugs, the consequences can be just as severe as those for alcohol-related DUI offenses, if not more so. Drug DUI cases are complex because of the broad spectrum of substances that can impair a driver’s abilities. At the Law Offices of Bartholomew Baffuto, clients can expect a robust defense that examines...

While the legal system in New Jersey takes all forms of domestic conflicts seriously, not every argument between partners or family members rises to the level of domestic violence. This article will explore the differences between domestic contretemps and domestic violence, explain how those distinctions can impact restraining orders, and discuss indicia for whether an ...