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 the military implements stricter guidelines and pursues significant penalties regarding DUIs and because individuals can be tried in a court martial, a resulting military DUI conviction can be significantly life-altering.
How Is a Military DUI Different?
In most states, a breathalyzer is used to measure the amount of alcohol in one’s blood stream, determining if the driver has exceeded the state’s allowed limit; however, when it comes to military DUI guidelines, if the driver has been found to have any amount of alcohol in their system or that it has impaired their driving abilities, then they can be charged with driving under the influence. In the military, even a negligible amount of alcohol could be enough to result in a DUI conviction.
What does a military DUI conviction mean to your future. Because military convictions often carry severe consequences, even more so than civilian convictions, a resulting DUI conviction could lead to significant fines, imprisonment, dishonorable discharge, pay deductions, loss in military benefits and demotion in rank, just to name a few. Secondary and consequential ramifications of a military DUI extend well beyond what can be listed on a sheet of paper.
Look for Experienced Counsel
Hiring an inexperienced law firm or one who does not specialize in military DUIs or understand the military court setting is a disaster waiting to happen. When your life hangs in the balance, you want – you need- an experienced law firm with the caliber, skill and resources necessary to fight your DUI charge.
If you’ve been charged with a military DUI in NJ, call The Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall today to discuss your case. Don’t risk the chance of hiring inadequate counsel when your military career, reputation and financial future are on the line. With extensive background in military law, you need look no further than The Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall for your New Jersey military criminal defense attorney.
