DWI Offense in Mercer County New Jersey
Well over one thousand DWI offenses are issued each year within the 228.89 square miles that comprise Mercer County. The number of DUI charges filed in the twelve (12) municipalities vary with factors such as population, size and presence of major roadways like the New Jersey Turnpike, Interstate 195 & 295, U.S. Route 1 and U.S. Route 130. Irrespective of where in Mercer County you were stopped and arrested on suspicion of drunk driving, severe penalties result in the event of conviction. For example, your driver’s license will be revoked for 3-12 months for a first offense, 2 years for a second offense and 10 years for a third offense. Your best bet in insuring that you avoid consequences like this is to hire the most skilled attorney you can identify.
Lawyers Skilled in the Defense of Mercer County DUI Charges
The Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall is the largest DUI defense firm in the state. Our highly trained lawyers and former prosecutors have over 1oo years of of combined experience serving Mercer County. Jonathan Marshall, Colin Bonus and William are all dual certified on the Alcotest and as instructors in Standardized Field Sobriety Testing. There are less than ten (10) statewide that hold both these credentials, which also happen to be the primary tools used to establish intoxication. To speak to a lawyer at the firm anytime 24/7, call our office in Princeton or Hamilton for a free consultation.
Drunk Driving Arrests in Mercer County
A total of 1,534 summonses were issued in Mercer County for drunk driving over the one year ending June 2015. The state capital and most populated municipality in the county is Trenton and it is historically the leader in filings with Hamilton Township, West Windsor, East Windsor and Robbinsville ranking thereafter. Most of these violations are the result of routine traffic and motor vehicle stops although DUI checkpoints also contribute to these statistics. Our attorneys are well equipped to handle all varieties of driving while intoxicated and under the influence of drugs cases brought in accordance with N.J.S.A. 39:4-50. We handle these cases throughout Mercer County including in:
As previously stated, it is important that you recognize the penalties that apply in the event of conviction. These ramifications get progressively worse for repeat offenders with a 180 day jail sentence triggered for a third or subsequent offense.
Mercer County NJ DWI Lawyers
The DUI defense team at our firm, The Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall, understand what is involved in successfully handling a 39:4-50 case. Several members of our staff have secured some of the most advanced certifications available in this area of law. They understand that tests can be improperly instructed, administered, scored and otherwise analyzed. Our lawyers also realize that not everyone is guilty and, even if they are, the prosecutor is obligated to do his or her job and prove every element of the charge. We work tirelessly to make sure you have every opportunity to escape a conviction.
To discuss your specific situation regarding your New Jersey DUI charges and protect your rights, contact The Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall today for your free consultation with a lawyer. The Mercer County Offices are located in Princeton at 103 Carnegie Center Suite 300, and in Hamilton Township at 100 Horizon Center Blvd. You may call us toll free anytime 24/7 at 855-450-8310 or fill out the electronic contact form. Se habla español.
