No one wants to be arrested for Driving Under the Influence. It is never a goal, but always an unfortunate consequence of poor decisions. If you ask the question, “How can I avoid getting a DUI in New Jersey?” the obvious answer is to not drink before driving. Besides that…
The New Jersey state assembly has advanced a proposed bill that would change New Jersey’s stringent laws about penalties for drunk driving. Bill 2427 proposes adding an interlock ignition device on the primary car for every person convicted of any drunk driving offense. Currently, New Jersey law only mandates ignition…
Even a single DWI conviction has costly repercussions. But multiple offenses result in increasingly serious consequences. If you have any prior convictions for DWI and/or Refusal to Submit to a Breathalyzer, a subsequent DWI-related charge within a 10-year period leaves you open to far more severe penalties, fees and surcharges….
As a licensed New Jersey driver, you are required to follow the laws and rules of the road both in state and out of state. If you violate traffic laws outside of NJ, you are still subject to penalties, points and license suspension in NJ. There are two interstate agreements…
Though a New Jersey DWI/DUI is categorized as a traffic violation, unlike other traffic tickets, this one requires you to appear in court to address your charge. Notice to Appear The ticket the law officer gives you when you are charged is a Summons and Complaint. It includes a Notice…
A New Jersey DWI conviction has serious consequences and long-lasting effects. Fortunately, you may still have the opportunity to appeal this decision. A successful appeal can result in a sentence reduction or removal of the charge altogether. A knowledgeable New Jersey DWI Appeals Attorney can review your case and help…
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,…
