The experience of being arrested on any type of charge is a life altering event for most people. There are many who feel that an arrest on a DUI charge, e.g., is equal to a conviction but that is simply not the case, especially when you have the right attorney on your side fighting your DUI case in court. You should take this situation seriously and avail yourself of t...

No one likes to think about having to go to court and stand before a judge and/or jury and have their fate determined by strangers. It can be very comforting and reassuring when you have a legal representative standing by your side that can argue and fight your case. One of the qualities of a great lawyer is the fact that they prepare---and prepare you--- for all the sc...

In New Jersey, one often hears reference to two terms, DUI and DWI, that are commonly used and can create confusion if not clearly understood. DUI stands for ‘driving under the influence’ and DWI stands for ‘driving while intoxicated’. In some states these or similar terms might signify two separate and distinct charges that carry different associated penalties while...

As a kid you probably got in trouble a couple of times for breaking the rules that your parents had asked you to abide by and in some cases you may have been able to present a good enough case to get a ‘pass’ on the consequences. While this method may have worked as a kid it is not advisable to try and handle the judicial system in the same way. Instead, you need to fin...

Of over 60,000 licensed attorneys in the state, selecting a NJ DUI attorney is not an easy task. After you get arrested for NJ DUI, you may start looking for a NJ DUI lawyer online, or through your social network, to defend your DUI charge. As we talked about in previous Blog articles (see “How To Choose the Best Lawyer for Your DUI Case”), choosing the right lawy...

A number of websites publish online the statutes defining New Jersey dui laws and other NJ motor vehicle offenses. But for the average driver reading statutes and case law is not very helpful. It is much more important and useful to understand the practical side of DUI and traffic enforcement. Police departments, like all organizations, respond to incentives. And ...

A DWI in NJ can carry a number of penalties including fines, fees, and surcharges, license suspension, jail time, ignition interlock devices, and community service. The clients whom I defend on charges of DWI in NJ are a cross-section of all New Jersey residents. I defend lawyers, physicians, ...

Drinking and driving is dangerous and reckless behavior that can potentially endanger the lives of innocent people. The penalties for a DWI differ by jurisdiction, but in New Jersey a third or subsequent conviction results in a ten year loss of driving privilege, a mandatory jail sentence of 180 days, and court fines and penalties over $1,300. New Jersey law requires 2 ...

Finding a good DWI lawyer is always difficult. One way is to search on major search engines like Google or Bing to look for a good DWI lawyer. Another method can be an old fashioned way; you may want to ask your friends, families, and co-workers for a referral. Either way, finding a good DWI lawyer would be the most critical thing when you want to defend your DWI charge...

It is with the greatest pleasure that I announce the opening of a new satellite office in Belvidere, Warren County. We appreciate all clients who have confidence in and loyalty to our office.  Now we are able to expand our office presence to Warren County. We have five office locations in New Jersey to accommodate various clients’ needs. -Neptune City, Monmouth...