DWI

New Jersey Drunk Driving Defense Attorneys

In New Jersey, it is illegal to operate a vehicle while impaired by the effects of alcohol or drugs. The offense may be called driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI). In the State of New Jersey there are two ways that a person can be convicted of driving while under the influence.

The first way the State can get a conviction is if the driver of the motor vehicle has 0.08% or greater BAC (blood alcohol content) in his system. To prove this, the State must prove three things:

• The individual was operating (or intending to operate) a motor vehicle in the State of New Jersey.
• The individual was given two properly administered breathalyzer tests by a certified breathalyzer operator on a properly functioning breathalyzer
• In both of the tests, the results were 0.08% BAC or greater

If the state proves these three things, they will obtain a conviction!

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The second way that the State can obtain a conviction is to show that the driver’s ability to safely operate the vehicle is impaired by the effects of alcohol.

New Jersey has serious drunk driving penalties. All traffic violations can have grave consequences, and when criminal charges such as driving under the influence are involved, the consequences only become more serious. A conviction on DWI charges may result in fines, the revocation or suspension of your driver’s license, and possible jail time.

Currently the State obtains a conviction in 86% of the cases of DWI. An individual who receives a driving while intoxicated ticket has two choices: To plead guilty and instantly become part of the 86% conviction rate, or to fight the charges.

In concert with a group of leading defense experts, our lawyers have been successful in having approximately 50% of their clients found not guilty of the driving while intoxicated charges.

People make mistakes and, at times, drive after having consumed more alcohol than they should. Police also make mistakes and charge people with driving while intoxicated when they should not. If you or a loved one has been charged with DWI in New Jersey, our experienced DWI lawyers at Burns & Associates can help defend you. Our firm’s attorneys help clients successfully negotiate the criminal justice system.

A firm with the high level of experience and success that we bring to the table can make all the difference in a DWI charge. Contact us to get started on your DWI defense today.