Knowledge and experience are necessary—but not sufficient--to win: winning cases result as much from the passion and zeal to punch it through. Defense against a DWI charge requires trial skill and thorough technical knowledge. Nothing can be taken for granted.  A good example of this would be cases where an Alcotest cannot obtain two breath readings that agree wit...

For most NJ residents driving our cars is a reflexive action. We do not so much enter and drive our cars as we put on an extension of ourselves—as we put on our shoes. From infancy most of us have ridden in cars before we ever walked or had shoes on our feet. In NJ a DWI defense practice is not a criminal practice. Most clients are quite nice people—ordinary citizens...

This is not legal advice. Consult with a licensed attorney for advice as to a specific legal matter. A previous article discussed two aspects relating to challenging a DWI case in respect of the conditions relating to blood samples used for blood testing. It is common in DWI investigations that the results of an analysis of the blood are preferred by the State as e...

This is not legal advice. Consult with a licensed attorney for advice as to a specific legal matter. Most DWI investigations involve either blood being drawn or a breath test being administered. It is as a result of such tests that an individual’s blood alcohol concentration is determined. This article and a subsequent one will address some issues that arise regardi...

After a driver has been arrested for a DUI he or she will have been required to provide breath samples and in most cases, been released from police custody om a complaint-summons without bail. The first court appearance will be for arraignment.  This article will discuss what an arraignment is, what happens at an arraignment, and the defendant’s options as to the charge...

The following discussion should be understood only as a general overview. This is not legal advice. Consult with a licensed attorney for advice as to a specific legal matter. There are common questions associated with driving under the influence (DUI) in New Jersey. This article will look at frequently asked questions in respect of driving under the influence, dri...

Being arrested on a DUI charge can be a traumatic experience and no one would want to go through that ordeal alone. A lawyer with deep experience defending DUI charges is a must-have. A well-trained lawyer will be your advocate both in and out of the courtroom. In this stressful time, you will have to put your trust in your DUI lawyer if you are to have any hope at a...

You never believed it could happen to you, but one night you’re driving home and you get pulled over. A DUI in New Jersey is no small matter. However, help can be found in the form of a great attorney. An attorney who practices New Jersey traffic law is best equipped to defend DUI charges. If you are charged with a DUI in New Jersey, don’t go through the legal process a...

Sometimes the defendant really is a bad guy who deserves to go to jail and sometimes it is a circumstance of ‘wrong time/wrong place’ but both should be ideally represented by the best NJ attorney in the state. In the United States, defendants are ‘innocent until proven guilty’ and should have quality defense representation to ensure that they receive a fair trial and a...

The information provided and the views expressed on this site are NOT LEGAL ADVICE. Legal advice can only be obtained by individual consultation about a specific matter with an attorney licensed in the relevant jurisdiction. The image of the judge’s gavel hitting the desk after the verdict has been announced seems to be very final and definitely changes the course of...