Edison DWI Lawyer

A DWI or refusal is a serious charge, and a conviction carries weighty repercussions. Fighting these charges is a difficult and often complicated process. But the distressing alternative is extremely costly fines and fees, license forfeiture, possible jail time, and more. At The Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall, we are well aware of the seriousness of your Edison, NJ DWI/DUI. And we are prepared to offer you the legal assistance you need for these grave charges. We will work tirelessly to get your drunk driving charges downgraded or possibly dismissed.

DWI Penalties in Edison, NJ

Both refusal to submit to a breathalyzer and driving while impaired are serious offenses that carry heaving penalties. A first offense DWI conviction in New Jersey levies a large fine, a similar surcharge, a license suspension of three months, and a possible imprisonment. The penalties for second drunk driving conviction include mandatory prison time, a 2-year license suspension, and increased fines. A third DWI conviction results in a loss of license for 10 years and jail time determined by a judge. Offenders may also be required to enroll in counseling programs, install a ignition interlock device, and/or complete community service.

To fight these charges, your lawyer reviews the vehicle stop the officer made that led to your arrest, whether any field sobriety test performed was administered correctly, if the 20-Minute Observation Rule was complied with, and any other conduct during the arresting process that may render your charges unlawful. Many members of our team are some of the few attorneys in the state of New Jersey to be Dräger Alcotest certified.