New Jersey Driving While Intoxicated Defense Attorneys
New Jersey DWI Defenses
Every DWI case hinges on potentially thousands of elements, each of which must prove beyond a reasonable doubt the guilt of the defendant. These elements usually make up the legal defense of all New Jersey DWI clients and any one of them could mean a not-guilty verdict being issued by the judge hearing your case. Our website outlines some of the most common DWI defenses in New Jersey, but always keep in mind that there are usually thousands of others for each particular case.
One of the most common issues in DWI cases is finding out exactly why the police officer pulled the suspect over. In New Jersey there are several reasons a police officer can stop a driver including speeding, veering off the roadway or driving dangerously, problems with the car (broken lights, etc.) and many others. Determining exactly why the police officer pulled the suspect over is usually the first step in presenting a defendant's case before a judge. Sometimes the officer cannot explain clearly why or how they initiated the stop and the case can be thrown out completely.
Another common set of defenses lies with the ways in which a police officer or law enforcement personnel determined whether or not the suspect was impaired and had an illegal blood alcohol level. Tests for drunk driving in New Jersey include breathalyzers and sobriety field checks. Both of these tests must be administered under a very strict series of laws. Both tests also have in the past been found to be somewhat unreliable in making a determination of the exact levels of impairment. These faulty tests and the ways in which they were administered are very important.
Other common defenses in a DUI case in New Jersey include the following, but because each case is unique this is by no means a complete list: police stopped suspect after anonymous phone tip, police cited driver for weaving within the lines (not illegal), blood, breath, or field test was given improperly or under improper conditions, weather made driving conditions worse, suspect was wearing restricting clothing which caused them to not be able to perform a field sobriety test properly, suspect was nervous because of police presence, police searched suspect or their vehicle illegally, police videos show alternate view of suspect from police reports.
Because your case is unique, the offices of Lependorf & Silverstein are fully committed to investigating each element to ensure that the truth is legally presented in any New Jersey DWI case. While our office is located in Princeton our New Jersey DWI Lawyers operate anywhere in New Jersey, including Newark, Trenton, New Brunswick, Edison, Elizabeth and Paterson.
We are one of the few law offices in New Jersey offering free initial consultations. Our fees are always clear. There are never any hidden charges. Our New Jersey DWI defense attorneys are professional and courteous and we are waiting to hear from you.
If you or a loved one has been accused or arrested for a DWI in New Jersey, contact Lependorf & Silverstein today for a free consultation.
