Newark NJ DWI/DUI Attorney
DWI Defense Attorney – New Jersey
In states across the United States, law enforcement is cracking down on drunk drivers. The penalties associated with drunk driving are becoming more and more severe, and the trend is no different in New Jersey. Avoiding these penalties and retaining your driving rights means finding an attorney experienced in handling drunk driving cases.
At The Law Office of Gwendolyn O. Austin in Newark, New Jersey, I have this experience. My traffic and criminal defense practice is focused on helping people minimize the negative effects of traffic tickets and criminal charges. To find out more, contact me today and schedule a free initial consultation.
DWI or DUI?
- DWI, or driving while intoxicated, refers to driving while in a state of inebriation from alcohol. It is your typical drunk driving charge.
- DUI, which stands for driving under the influence, is often used synonymously with DWI. DUI, however, has a broader implication. A DUI encompasses driving while under the influence of prescription medicine or illegal drugs, in addition to driving under the influence of alcohol.
- DUI essentially refers to any ingested substance that impairs one’s ability to drive.
Getting a Sense of What Happened – Clearing Up Misconceptions:
- Let’s meet and talk about your drunk driving charge. In our initial meeting, I will listen to your account of the stop and subsequent arrest, going over particulars of any sobriety testing that occurred.
- An alarming number of people are under the mistaken belief that if they refuse a Breathalyzer test they will not be charged with an offense. This is a big mistake. A refusal charge is indefensible except for some limited cases where language is an absolute barrier.
- No matter what has occurred at the time of the arrest, it is important to work with an attorney who can gauge the situation properly and take appropriate action.
Damage Control:
- While no attorney can guarantee an outcome, what I can do is set realistic expectations and work toward obtaining a positive outcome for your case.
- After our initial consultation, I obtain complete discovery and scrupulously examine the technical matters involved in the events up to (and including) the arrest. Not only do I examine procedural elements, but also sobriety readings to see if there is a legitimate basis for a lesser reading or a basis for the inadmissibility of the reading as evidence against you.
- In handling your case, I also address the moving violations involved and will always work to have them merged or dismissed.
If you are in a situation where you know you will be drinking, always have a transportation or accommodation plan in place. The costs associated with hiring a limousine service or even an expensive hotel are far less than what you may have to pay if you are arrested for drunk driving.
I look forward to assisting you. If you would like to schedule a free and confidential consultation with me to discuss your drunk driving charge, please contact me today. Call 866-646-9368.
