New Jersey DUI and DWI Legal Questions

you should run your driver's abstrsct to determine if the PA dui appears on your record. if the dui does appear, this will make your case more difficult in NJ. i would focus upon winning the Nj dui case. if you win or have the case downgraded to a lower tier, then the PA dui conviction will not matter. please call if we can help. ed dimon... Read Answer

 These cases are fact sensitive. How did the alcohol get into the house ?  Did your three children bring the alcohol to the house ?  How did the person get injured ?  Have there been similar problems in the past ?  The issues may be covered by your homeowners policy. Please call to discuss. Ed Dimon 732-797-1600... Read Answer

 We are seeing more cases of this nature.  What town is claiming that you did not pay the fines ? Who suspended your license ?  The town or DMV ?  We can obtain your drivers abstract in the records of payments and the records of meeting the DUI requirements.  We can resolve the issues. Please call to discuss . Ed Dimon 732-797-1600... Read Answer

The key to answering your question and the key to success is the driving record of your fiancé. Does he have one or two prior DUI convictions? The 10 year loss of license in New Jersey is normally given for the third DUI conviction. Why did he receive the 10 year sentence ? We utilize a private detective to obtain the certified drivers abstract. We look at the driving record and see if the sentence is appropriate we try to mitigate the consequences in New Jersey. Please call to discuss the details. There is no cost.... Read Answer

The refusal standard is a civil standard. To prove the states case, the prosecutor must show by a preponderance of the evidence that the driver refused to submit to the alcohol test. Standard is not The usual criminal standard: prove beyond a reasonable doubt. As such, these cases are most difficult to win. We have a certified trial attorney. This attorney has been the prosecutor in five separate municipalities. He would be able to try your case. A second refusal has serious consequences for both the loss of your drivers license and possible incarceration. Please call to discuss.... Read Answer

Key to having your license reinstated after a 10 year suspension is working closely with the state of New Jersey Department of motor vehicle. The department of motor vehicle will be able to tell you whether or not you have filled all of the requirements to have your license reinstated. There are procedural requirements which must be fulfilled. For example, you must go to IRDC classes. There are specific fines and surcharges which must be paid. The department of motor vehicle will be able to tell you if you have filled all of the requirements. The process is tedious and painstaking. If you become frustrated and need our help please call. Ed Dimon... Read Answer

if this is your first offense and you have a clean driving record in Delaware, you are benefitted in two ways: 1. if any police mistakes were made of if Discovery not properly provided, you have a chance of winning the case. this is much harder if you have a bad driving record. 2. the consequences are less draconian for the fisr offense. if you can afford to do so, i would take a shot at winning. you can have the test procedures vetted by the retired state police officer who trained and certified the testers. you can make sure the 'stop' and 'field tests' were proper. the key is Discovery and the videotapes. our cost would be $3500. the expert would be $250. please call if we can help. ed dimon 732-797-1600 ext 235... Read Answer

What is your boyfruend's criminal and driving record ? This is crucial because this will or will not tell the judge that the person is thumbing g his nose at the system. if he has a record of breaking the law, then the penalty will be greater. He needs to 'fix ' what is broken in his life. If he can show the judge he is addressing his problems in a realistic manner, he can greatly shorten his sentence. Please call if we can help. Ed Dimon,Esq 732-797-1600... Read Answer

you need to have an attorney address the bench warrant asap. you will be caught off guard and arrested. your attorney needs to work with the prosecutor and judge.  we just represented a person who had 10 outstanding warrants. we made our appearances for this person. we paid the bail. we paid the contempt of court fines. we addressed the violations.  ed dimon, esq. 732-797-1600 ext 235. please call... Read Answer

i would work with an attorney to negotiate your way through the  NJ DMV and Court system. the two entities have the ability to prevent you from driving. we have done cases where the Court has re-instated the license and the NJ DMV has taken away the license. ed dimon, esq. 732-797-1600... Read Answer

i would borrow the money from friends and family to hire an attorney. defense lawyers are winning cases which could not be one based upon police errors and failure to provide discovery. the public defender will not be able to mount this effort. please call if we can help. ed dimon, esq. 732-797-1600 ext 235... Read Answer

the DUI and the 'refusal' are two separate charges with two separate sentences. you must address both charges ,as well as the other charges. do you have a clean driving record in pennsylvania ? this will make a difference. if you are convicted, you will lose your license to drive in NJ and you will have have insurance surcharges. they are significant. the NJ State Police have been remiss in providing 'discovery'. this has presented opportunities for us to have the DWI downgraded and in one cae, the charge was dismissed. we would like to represent you. pleasew call. ed dimon, esq. 732-797-1600 ext 235... Read Answer