DWI

If you’ve received a ticket for driving while under the influence (“DWI”) of alcohol, narcotics, or other drugs in New Jersey I can defend your rights in court. Repeat offenses can lead to suspension of your driving privileges and other serious penalties.

Here is the new law for DWI cases in New Jersey passed in 2019 which took effect for all offenses on or after December 1st, 2019.

Here is the law concerning refusal to take the chemical breath test.

Here are the New Jersey Attorney General’s guidelines for the prosecution of cases under the DWI laws. This link is to the official web site. Keep in mind these have not been updated since 2005.

Here is the bill published by our New Jersey Legislature for Bill A2089 which explains the new DWI law. This is the official web site.

Here is the standard refusal statement in use since 2012. This is also from the official web site.

Link to penalties for DWI from the NJ Motor Vehicle Commission web site.

Links for penalties for REFUSAL to take breath test from the NJ Motor Vehicle Commission web site.   Unfortunately these penalties run consecutively and not concurrently.

Information about the Ignition Interlock Device from the NJ Motor Vehicle Commission web site. 

Please call or email our office to discuss your options and to arrange an initial consultation. Know your legal rights!