DWI Charge in Oceanport New Jersey
The presence of Monmouth Park, Blue Grotto and the William Hill Sports Book has led to a significant spike in DWI charges in the Borough of Oceanport. Our attorneys are well aware of this phenomenon given that our defense firm, which is the largest in Monmouth County, is located less than two miles from Oceanport Municipal Court. We have been appearing in Oceanport Municipal Court on behalf of individuals charged driving while intoxicated and under the influence of marijuana and other drugs for decades with success. A lawyer with the skill to help you avoid a first, second or third offense is available immediately at 732-450-8300.
Credentials That Count When You Are Facing an Oceanport DWI Offense
Our firm receives many calls from individuals arrested for DWI each year and misconceptions on the part of those accused of violating N.J.S.A. 39:4-50 are common. The biggest fallacy is that the defendant needs the most politically connected attorney if they want the greatest chance of averting a DUI conviction. Whether or not our firm falls within this description, there is no ability to plea bargain a DWI case in Oceanport or anywhere else in New Jersey so knowledge and skill should always be the primary criteria for selecting a lawyer. Our team includes:
- Over 100 Years of Combined Experience Defending DWI & DUI
- Four Former DWI Prosecutors
- Four Attorneys Who Are Certified On The Alcotest
- Two Lawyers Who Are Certified As Instructors in Standardized Field Sobriety Testing
- The Head of our Staff is One of A Handful Statewide Who Handle DWI/DUI Exclusively
- Countless Appearances in Oceanport Over The Last Two Decades
DUI Penalties Are Stiff So You Need the Best Attorney in Your Defense
The mandatory minimum penalties that are imposed for DUI are extreme. The suspension period is 3-12 months for a first offense (i.e. 3 months for a BAC of .08-.099% and 7-12 months for a BAC of .10% or higher), 2 years for a second offense and 10 years for a third or subsequent offense. The fines and other monetary penalties are also stiff with thousands of dollars in repercussions, including increased insurance rates, a $1,000-$1,500 annual surcharge for 3 years, fines and court assessments. An individual can even be sentenced to jail for a DWI in Oceanport; for a third offense 180 days is mandatory. Given all of these consequences, it is crucially important that you take the selection process of your lawyer very serious. You will absolutely need representation by defense lawyers who are dedicated, creative and skilled. This is exactly what you obtain which you hire The Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall to defend your Oceanport New Jersey DWI charge.
Contact Our Highly Skilled Oceanport DWI Lawyers for a Free Consultation
The municipal court prosecutor and judge in Oceanport are precluded from allowing plea bargaining to downgrade or dismiss a DWI. The only way to avoid a finding of guilt is to present a bona fide defense that precludes a conviction. An attorney who is skilled in DWI defense is going to provide you with the biggest opportunity to meet this threshold. The lawyers at our firm possess the knowledge and ability required in this regard with a long track record of favorable outcomes. If you were arrested and charged with an Oceanport DUI, your best course of action is to hire a lawyer who is accomplished in defending 39:4-50 cases. We have what you are looking for and are available to assist you 24/7. Contact us now to obtain the answers you need in this intimidating time.
