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Just a note to any drunk individuals who might mistakenly believe that liquor stores are their best friends. All we can say is don’t count on it; the odds of these businesses risking their livelihoods for you are very low indeed.

When it comes to drinking and driving, my firm knows that many people caught by the police are surprised to discover that that they are being charged for DWI, thinking instead that they could not have been legally drunk at the time of the police stop. And while our job as New Jersey drunken driving defense attorneys is to challenge the prosecution’s evidence, there are times when the state does have a case and the driver will likely face stiff penalties.

It seems that some people don’t always consider their well-being or that of others around them when they get behind the wheel of a motor vehicle after having more than enough to drink. As experienced trial attorneys, my colleagues and I have the skills and training to help accused motorists fight the charges and perhaps have penalties or jail time reduced. Going it alone in a New Jersey DWI and drug DUI case is a risky proposition, which is why we recommend consulting with a qualified legal expert in drunk driving law.
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For the average motorist, being stopped by a police officer for impaired driving may not be that one expects to happen, but receiving a summons for drunken driving, drug DUI or even breath test refusal can be a serious situation, especially for someone who has limited means or cannot afford to give up his or her driving privileges for even a short duration. Relying on a qualified drunken driving defense attorney can often be a necessity when facing the many times harsh consequences of a first-time DWI conviction.

Here in the Garden State, drunken driving arrests during the summer months can be much more common than many drivers imagine. But even as we ease into fall, end of summer events with coworkers, family members and close friends can open a person up to the potential for a DWI-DUI arrest. Every week, it is possible to read about any number of drug- and alcohol-related traffic stops published by local and state news outlets.

Monmouth, Bergen, Ocean and Atlantic County are just a few of the areas where police enforcement of traffic laws and anti-drinking and driving statutes happen regularly. As professional drunken driving defense lawyers, my legal staff and I have seen our share of courtroom scenarios where auto accidents, drunk drivers, drug arrests and other civil and criminal cases play out; as such, we are no strangers to defending drivers accused of drug DUIs and alcohol-related traffic offenses.
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As anyone who has driven in the Garden State understands, our roadways are crowded and filled with accident risks and other dangers. The range of potential causes for traffic collisions could be described as only limited to one’s imagination in a state as diverse and densely populated as ours. That said, we recognize that certain activities or driving behaviors are more likely to result in a serious motor vehicle wreck than others. Drinking and driving is undeniably one of those risky activities that everyone is concerned about.

While my colleagues and I are trained legal professional, skilled in the techniques of defending individuals accused of offenses both criminal and civil, we do not espouse getting behind the wheel of an automobile, commercial truck or other motor vehicle while impaired by drugs or alcohol. As motorists ourselves, we value the ever-increasing improvements in passenger vehicle and roadway safety.

When it comes to being charged with DWI, our firm is ready to assist individuals accused of intoxicated driving. We look at all the facts and argue our clients’ cases based on the law and legal statutes of the State of New Jersey and the Constitution of the United States. But facts are facts, as we are aware in our roles as drunken driving defense lawyers; alcohol- and drug-related traffic accidents are surely a fair percentage of the fatal car, truck and motorcycle collisions that occur on a regular basis here in New Jersey and elsewhere.
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Quite often when speaking to potential clients, I and the trial attorneys on my legal team are asked how a motorist could possibly fight a drunk driving charge when the police have evidence, such as a breathalyzer test or a seized open container of alcohol, to show the court. Before getting too far ahead of themselves we usually remind these individuals that there are several important aspects to a DWI defense.

As New Jersey drunken driving lawyers, my firm has decades of collective experience protecting the rights of motorists from all walks of life as they face charges of driving while intoxicated by alcohol or operating a motor vehicle while impaired by prescription drugs. One of the more important facts that must be established before a DWI-DUI case can go forward is whether or not the initial traffic stop was performed in the proper manner.

When it comes to defending someone accused of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, the question of whether the traffic stop, which usually comes prior to a DWI or drug DUI arrest, was valid to begin with. If it was, then there must be evidence of intoxication from alcohol, cocaine, marijuana or prescribed meds. If the traffic stop was not based on an observed traffic offense or other action that would give an officer the right to pull the motorist over, then it is likely that a skilled attorney can use this fact to his client’s advantage.
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When looking at the process of charging a motorist with operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, establishing proof of intoxication is a primary concern for the arresting officer as well as the local prosecutor who will eventually try the DWI case. There is no question of whether or not driving while intoxicated is a serious offense; it certainly carries severe penalties entailing stiff monetary fines as well as suspension of one’s driver’s license and potential jail time.

As New Jersey DWI-DUI defense attorneys, I and my colleagues know that just because a driver is stopped and charged with a drunken driving offense, it does not necessarily mean that there is no recourse for that individual. The law provides everyone an opportunity to defend himself in a court of law, and lawyers such as those at my firm are ready to represent people accused of DWI or drug DUI against accusations of impaired motor vehicle operation.

Currently, the state of New Jersey typically uses the Alcotest 7110 breath testing device, which has been ruled a legitimate piece of equipment for determining the blood-alcohol content (BAC) of a suspect via a breath sample. Manufactured by Draeger Industries and initially put into service in 2003, the Alcotest machine conducts two separate internal BAC tests; one that uses infrared radiation and another that employs and electrochemical process.
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Anyone who has followed the course of anti-drunk driving enforcement will likely understand that there are two primary methods used by police to determine a suspect’s blood-alcohol concentration or “BAC.” The measurement of the amount of alcohol in the blood by volume has long been a primary tool for police agencies when attempting to determine if a motorist is legally intoxicated.

Here in the Garden State, breathalyzer machines have been used for decades as a way to determine BAC by sampling the breath of an individual to discern the percentage of alcohol in a person’s bloodstream. This has allowed police and state prosecutors to more or less quantify a driver’s “drunkenness” as a means to convict the accused DWI defendant in a court of law.

As New Jersey drunk driving defense attorneys, the legal staff at the Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall have the necessary background in New Jersey DWI-DUI law, as well as trial experience, to provide valuable legal representation to clients who have been charged with operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of beer, wine, hard liquor or other alcohol-based beverage. We also are skilled in defending those drivers accused of impaired driving due to use of doctor-prescribed medications or even illicit drugs, such as marijuana or cocaine.
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For those motorists who have already taken note of the increased number of municipal and state patrol officers plying the Garden State Parkway, highways and surface streets this summer, get ready for more of the same this coming holiday weekend. Police presence on New Jersey roadways this summer, as with most every past year, has been fairly obvious, if only because of the anti-DWI and DUI enforcement that comes with warmer weather and summertime revelers; but Labor Day will be especially active from the standpoint of drunk driving enforcement.

As DWI defense lawyers whose job it is to represent drivers accused of operating a motor vehicle while impaired by alcohol, refusing a breathalyzer test, or possessing a controlled dangerous substance (CDS) in their vehicle, the skilled attorneys at my law firm have the legal experience to help defendants get through a DWI case and on with their lives.

During the summer months, as well as various holidays throughout the year, police departments in many New Jersey towns and municipalities step up their drunken driving patrols, as well as conduct random sobriety checkpoints in areas well-known for DWI-related arrests and accidents. As with most of these anti-DWI campaigns, the “Drive Sober, or Get Pulled Over” anti-DWI campaign currently in effect entails increased police patrols (aka “saturation” patrols) and even some DUI roadblocks, all of which will probably net dozens of unsuspecting drivers who may or may not be legally intoxicated.
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In addition to providing legal services to motorists charged with alcohol-related traffic offenses, the Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall are also available for criminal defense in a variety of areas. While a driving while intoxicated charge can cause serious repercussions to most any individual who relies on his or her vehicle to navigate through life, being accused of a criminal act can be devastating even in without a conviction. In both cases, facing serious civil or criminal charges can represent a threat to one’s life and livelihood.

For those accused of drunken driving, it is always recommended that drivers speak with a qualified legal expert skilled in the area of DWI and drug DUI law. Being arrested for impairment by beer, wine, doctor-prescribed medications or illicit substances, such as cocaine, meth or marijuana, can led to monetary penalties as well as the loss of driving privileges and possibly jail time. Needless to say, having an experienced attorney at one’s side when facing a judge can be a plus.

Certainly, when someone has been charged with a criminal offense, no matter how minor, it may be difficult to avoid a conviction without the assistance of a skilled criminal defense lawyer. Legal representation can truly be an invaluable asset when it comes to any kind of criminal litigation. Whether one is facing serious charges, such as assault and battery, or something much simpler like a basic traffic violation, understanding our legal system is imperative especially when going up against a prosecutor who will likely be vigorously pursuing a conviction.
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With years of experience representing New Jersey motorists who have been accused of driving under the influence of beer, wine, hard liquor or drugs, our law firm is committed to seeing that those accused of an offense get their day in court. While some drivers are found guilty of DWI or drug DUI, others may be found not guilty or have their cases thrown out due to insufficient evidence or improper police procedures.

There is no “typical” drunk driving arrest, though many follow the general pattern that begins with a traffic stop for what could be termed an insignificant infraction. After the arrest and formal charges, it is up to the person charged with driving while intoxicated to choose whether or not he wants to walk into a courtroom with counsel.

Determining if a drunken driving arrest was made properly hinges many times on the totality of facts, which a layperson may not be able to easily assess in the time between being charged and the hearing date. As experienced DWI defense lawyers, we often recommend that anyone facing such circumstances take advantage of the often free consultation offered by professional DWI attorneys.
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Anyone who has been arrested for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs will understand that it is not something one ever looks forward to. However, with the help of an experienced DWI defense attorney — one skilled in New Jersey drunk driving law and experienced in representing individuals in a courtroom — the most harrowing part of being the defendant in a DWI case may be alleviated to some extent.

At the Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall, our legal team offers decades of collective DWI, drug DUI, and criminal defense experience. Whether one is charged with driving while intoxicated by alcohol, impaired by prescription meds or illegal drugs, breath test refusal or any number of drunk driving-related offenses, our lawyers are ready to help.

One thing that most drivers don’t necessarily understand is that BWI, otherwise referred to as “boating under the influence” or BUI, carries with it similar penalties to the automotive equivalent, DUI or DWI. Our familiarity with New Jersey DUI/DWI law allows us to represent both drivers and boaters who have been accused of operating their vehicles while allegedly intoxicated by alcohol, doctor-prescribed medications or illicit drugs (sometimes called controlled dangerous substances, or CDS).
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