New Jersey DWI Attorney
Having the right DWI lawyer can make all the difference
A DWI arrest in New Jersey is a serious criminal matter. New Jersey DWI law has its own special set of complicated rules and terminology. If you are faced with a violation of New Jersey DWI laws, you need good DWI lawyers who can explain your options clearly and work rigorously on your behalf.
New Jersey DWI lawyer
New Jersey DWI law is a statutory law put in force by the New Jersey State Legislature. Such laws, once enacted, are altered by the interpretation of courts, and these interpretations create what is known as case law. Patterns of case law become important when other cases refer to those decisions and interpretations in reaching their own conclusions.
DWI attorney in New Jersey - key terms
Some key terms that DWI lawyer in New Jersey will use when discussing your case include the following:
- Arraignment is a formal court procedure during which the rights of the defendant are explained, charges are formally made and explained, and the defendant can enter a plea of guilty or not guilty. If the defendant has New Jersey DWI lawyers present for the arraignment, the attorneys can enter the plea along with a letter of representation formally stating that the lawyer's legal representative for this defendant.
- B.A.C. is shorthand for Blood Alcohol Concentration. While Breathalyzer results are considered accurate in most cases, the most accurate way to test for the concentration of alcohol in the blood is to test the blood itself.
- A Breathalyzer is a device that measures the amount of alcohol in the breath and converts that into a blood alcohol percentage reading.
- DWI stands for Driving While Intoxicated. This acronym and phrase is used interchangeably with DUI, which stands for Driving Under the Influence. They mean the same thing. No matter which term is used, driving with a blood alcohol content of 0.08 percent or above, or driving while under the influence of narcotic, hallucinogenic, or habit-producing drugs, is prohibited by New Jersey Statutory Law.
- A Field Sobriety Test is a set of roadside tools used by law enforcement to determine whether a driver is intoxicated. The most common ones used are the finger-to-nose test, the finger-to-thumb number count, reciting the alphabet, counting in reverse, and a one-leg stand, walk and turn to check for balance. Another test used to check for drug impairment is the horizontal gaze Nystagmus test, which checks for the ability to smoothly move the eyes to either side.
- Miranda rights refers to the obligation of a law enforcement officer to inform you of your right to remain silent and to have a lawyer present during questioning. Having good New Jersey DWI lawyers by your side are the best protection you can have against self-incrimination.
- New Jersey has an Open Container law that prohibits anyone in a motor vehicle from possessing an open container of alcohol. This applies to passengers as well as drivers.
If you have to go to court, you need Carl Herman by your side
Located just off Route 280 in West Orange, the law office of Carl J. Herman, dwi attorneys in New Jersey, offer free consultations to all clients.
