Being arrested for a suspected DUI can be devastating to your finances, your career, and even your long-term independence. After all, most DUI convictions lead to costly fines, a suspension of your license, and sometimes the loss of your job. That's why it's important to fight any DUI charges that you might be facing. Here's a look at what your DUI attorney wants you to know about fighting the charges even if you failed the field sobriety test. [Read More]

Lawmakers and law enforcers are coming down harder on drunk drivers. In December, New Jersey became the 34th state to require first-time drunk driving offenders to use an ignition interlock device. If you get caught driving while intoxicated (DWI), you may find yourself facing tougher laws. You could even be charged with DWI while sitting or sleeping in a parked car.  Removing the Fudge Factor  Ignition interlock programs have reduced repeat drunk driving offenses by an impressive 70 percent. [Read More]

Knowing what you may be able to accomplish in presenting a case is critical for a criminal defense attorney to do. In the world of criminal defense attorney services, there are a few options available for handling most cases. Let's take a look at what they are and why this matters to you. Motions to Dismiss During Preliminary Hearings Moving to have a case dismissed is an option a criminal defense attorney will try to exercise if there's even a glimmer of hope. [Read More]

One of the most complex issues for people facing criminal allegations to process is how circumstantial evidence can be used to arrive at charges and even convictions. Describing evidence as circumstantial makes it sound irrelevant unless you look at the problem the way a criminal defense lawyer would. There is also a popular myth, perpetuated by TV and film crime dramas, that a person can't be convicted on the basis of circumstantial evidence. [Read More]