Defending Drunk Drivers in Northern and Central New Jersey Since 1975
New Jersey drunk driving laws are tough, and the penalties for a drunk driving conviction can extend well beyond the initial punishments you receive. A conviction for driving under the influence (DUI), sometimes referred to as driving while intoxicated (DWI), can cause you to lose your driver's license and pay higher insurance rates.
Do not take any chances with your freedom or your future. Contact the Basking Ridge DWI charge attorneys at the law firm of D'Alessandro & D'Alessandro, LLC, for skilled defense.
Penalties for DUI/DWI
The penalties and costs of a DWI conviction in New Jersey may include:
- Expensive court costs and fines
- Higher insurance premiums
- The possibility of jail time
- Ignition interlock devices
- Community service
- Driver's license suspension
- Lost jobs and other future opportunities
- Points on your driving record
Penalties vary depending on your blood alcohol content (BAC) level and your criminal record. In addition to defending first-time offenders and multiple DUI charges, we also represent clients from underage DUI charges as well as clients who refused a Breathalyzer. You can read more specific information about DWI penalties at the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission site.
Special Perspective on New Jersey DUI/DWI Charges
Criminal defense attorney Arthur G. D'Alessandro is a retired New Jersey municipal court judge who sat on the bench for more than 25 years. His experience provides valuable insight in handling municipal court matters. The Basking Ridge DWI defense lawyers at D'Alessandro & D'Alessandro, LLC, have the experience to effectively defend you against a DWI charge. We will defend you at trial and in negotiations with the prosecutor to try to dismiss or downgrade charges, reduce fines and penalties, and shorten license suspension periods.
New Jersey Attorneys Who Know How to Fight DWI Charges
At D'Alessandro & D'Alessandro, LLC, we use our special insight into municipal court processes to help our clients who are facing DUI/DWI charges. To lessen the charges or reduce the penalties, we can:
- File motions to suppress illegally obtained evidence
- Challenge Breathalyzer and field sobriety test results
- Challenge probable cause for the officer's traffic stop
- Challenge the operation of the vehicle while under the influence
- Merge other traffic tickets with a DUI charge for an overall penalty reduction
- Negotiate with the prosecutor in municipal court
- Consult with professional investigators and former police officers about the circumstances of the traffic stop and charges
Because the penalties you face are so severe, our Basking Ridge DWI defense lawyers will use all our resources in an attempt to get the charges against you reduced or dismissed. We appear in all municipal courts in northern and central New Jersey, and we work hard to protect your rights to the fullest extent.
Honest Assessment of Your DUI/DWI Case
Because of our extensive municipal court experience, we are in a position to advise clients about the probable outcome of their case, and whether they should pursue a vigorous legal defense against the DUI charges. We are honest with our clients, and tell them when we find that the better, and less expensive, course of action is not to fight the DWI charge — but focus on reducing the penalties and seeking to dismiss other charges related to the DWI.
Contact Our Bernardsville DUI/DWI Penalties Defense Attorneys
If you were charged with a DUI/DWI, or believe that your drunk driving arrest resulted from an improper traffic stop, contact the drunk driving defense lawyers at the Basking Ridge law firm of D'Alessandro & D'Alessandro, LLC, today. We represent clients facing DWI charges in Bernards Township, Bridgewater, Bedminster, Long Hill, Morristown, Somerville, Harding Township, Borough of Bernardsville and other towns and cities in northern and central New Jersey. We accept credit cards, offer flexible evening appointments and are conveniently located near the center of Basking Ridge with easy access to and from Route 78 and Route 287.
For more information on DWI charges, please visit our drunk driving/DUI information center.
