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Driving under the influence is a big deal, whether you’re in the civilian world or part of the military community, and the consequences are no laughing matter. As New Jersey’s leading military DUI lawyer, The Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall, aggressively and effectively defend against military DUI convictions. Because…

What Is the IDP? If you have been charged with a DUI in the state of New Jersey, you now must take part in the Intoxicated Driver Program. The Intoxicated Driver Program (IDP) is a joint effort from the Division of Addiction Services (DAS), the Administrative Office of the courts…

If you are in New Jersey and you’ve got a driver’s license, then you have already admitted to implied consent for chemical testing. What’s that, you say? New Jersey’s implied consent law requires drivers submit to a breathalyzer test if they have been arrested for driving while under the influence…

DUI toxicology – a straightforward, error-proof system, right? Not always. The most significant problem with DUI toxicology (and forensic blood testing in general) is the integrity of the tested blood sample. In a perfect world, we recognize that DUI toxicology is a full proof test when it is administered correctly,…

The Alcotest breathalyzer system has been New Jersey’s standard for DUI detection for quite some time. Invented in 1954, the Alcotest breathalyzer system is a fully automated device used by New Jersey law enforcement to determine a driver’s blood alcohol concentration. Suspected of DUI The Alcotest breathalyzer is administered by…

Who knew such a small gadget could have such a huge impact, literally saving hundreds of lives each year. Drinking and driving is a no brainer – don’t do it. But what about those times when you’ve had one or two drinks and you think, “Yeah, I’m okay to drive,”…

Many times we receive calls from individuals that have been charged with a drunken driving related offense. DUI and DWI is the same statute in New Jersey driving while intoxicated there is no delineation or differentiation between DWI and DUI in the state of NJ. Sometimes people use driving while…

What are New Jersey DUI checkpoints and are they legal? New Jersey sobriety checkpoints are often referred to as DUI checkpoints, DWI checkpoints, or sobriety roadblocks – and yes, although debatable, they are legal in New Jersey. Why Are There DUI Checkpoints? The purpose of a DUI checkpoint is to…

After a DUI arrest in New Jersey, the person charged with a DUI is usually weighing two options: 1)Should I hire a DUI attorney? 2)Should I accept a DUI conviction and just pay the fines? Oftentimes, people believe the costs and ramifications associated with a New Jersey DUI are less…

If you have been charged with a DUI or DWI in NJ, your first question is “How can I fight a DUI?” The simple answer is, act quickly. Time is a critical factor in fighting a DWI charge and it is imperative that you waste no time contacting a DUI…