Several hundred motorists have the misfortune of being charged with driving while intoxicated (“DWI”) in the Union County municipality of Union Township every year. Many of the individuals facing a DWI or driving under the influence of drugs charge assume that they have no chance of avoiding a license suspension and other penalties that result from a conviction. This certainly is not reality, however, given that the lawyers at our firm have an excellent record of avoiding a guilty finding for those facing a DWI ticket. The success of The Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall stems from many factors including our exceptional training and considerable experience in defending DWI, DUI and Refusal offenses like what you are facing in Union New Jersey. We are former DWI prosecutors, several of whom are Alcotest certified, that have been appearing in Union Municipal Court for over a century combined. Two of our attorneys, Jonathan F. Marshall and Colin Bonus, are among a group of far less than ten statewide who also hold a certification as instructors in Standardized Field Sobriety Testing. Contact our Union NJ Office to speak to an attorney immediately in a free initial consultation. We can be reached 24/7 at 855-450-8310.
DWI Offense in Union New Jersey
Over 250 individuals are arrested and issued an offense for DWI annually. The largest percentage of these violations occur on major roadways like the Garden State Parkway, Interstate 78 and U.S. Route 22. Every summons written on these highways and all others within the 9.092 square miles of the township falls under the jurisdiction of the Union Municipal Court. The courthouse is located at 81 Caldwell Avenue, Union, New Jersey, and the telephone number is 908-851-5400. If you need to contact the court, you can direct your inquiry to Pat Nasta, the Court Administrator. Three municipal court judges preside over arraignments, trials and other hearings, including Honorable Jonathan H. Rosenbluth, Honorable Cassandra Corbett and Honorable Kelly Waters. The prosecutors are Michael Wittenberg, Esq., Drew Bauman, Esq. and Dawn Donohue, Esq.
There are certain mandatory penalties that must be imposed by the court in the event of conviction under N.J.S.A. 39:4-50. For example, the license suspension is 3-12 months for a first offense (i.e. 3 months for a BAC of .08-.099% & 7-12 months for a BAC of .10% or higher), 2 years for a second offense and 10 years for a third offense. A county jail term of 180 days is mandatory for a third or subsequent offense. Individual convicted of DWI in Union Township and elsewhere in the state also face stiff fines and assessments, as well as an annual DMV surcharge for three years of $1,000 for a first and second offense and $1,500 for a third offense. Your best weapon in avoiding these consequences is selecting a skilled DWI defense attorney to defend you in Union Township Municipal Court.
Union Township DWI Defense Lawyers
Union Township is certainly a busy venue for DWI charges. If you were arrested for violating 39:4-50 in the town, hiring a qualified attorney is a must in order to save your license and avert other penalties. The defense lawyers at The Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall are well suited to represent you with extensive experience in this area of law, as well as the municipal court in Union. To speak a lawyer on our team immediately, call 855-450-8310. One of our attorneys is ready to conduct a consultation and to formulate a comprehensive plan to successfully defend your charge.
