As an attorney defending drivers in DWI cases, I look to the video, whether mobile, body cam, in-station or from a pole outside a 7-Eleven store, to find out what really happened.
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Driving While Intoxicated in New Jersey
DWI attorney, Peter Lederman’s legal practice has been limited to DWI defense. In this article he shares his thoughts about Driving While Intoxicated (DWI/DUI) in New Jersey.
In Good Hands – You Get What You Pay for & More for DWI Defense
I ran into some trouble, no pun intended. I was facing very serious consequences. The first thing I did, was, of course, to do on line searches based on my case. Several firms, and names came up that specialized in this particular field of DUI/DWI. I proceeded to call the different suggestions based on the […]
I Would Prefer Not To
Should a warrant be required to collect a breath sample when a person is arrested for DWI?
Do The Right Thing
A proposed senate bill would create a diversionary program for certain defendants charged with DWI; is adopting it the right thing to do? By Peter Lederman, Esq. Published in the New Jersey Law Journal Do the right thing! That’s what is expected of us. It’s not always the easiest thing to do. Sometimes it’s the […]
To Do Justice and Love Mercy
One individual who found a way to dispense justice with mercy and humility for years, in Monmouth County Municipal Courts, is retired Judge Mark Apostolou.
Municipal Court Hearings Sometimes Become Endurance Events
Municipal court hearings in New Jersey sometimes become endurance events of their own when attorneys are thrust into hearings late at night at the direction of the court.
DWI BLOOD TESTS: How to Tell if Yours Will Hold up in a NJ Court
Outlining the NJ DWI law police must follow when obtaining your blood and ways your attorney can challenge the prosecution’s charges.
Hiring the Right DWI Lawyer
There are 7 traits to look for when hiring a DWI attorney in New Jersey.
Alcotest 7110 MKIII-C Breath Test Program Discontinued in 2016
The New Jersey Attorney General recently represented to the New Jersey Supreme Court that it would be discontinuing use of the Alcotest 7110 MKIII-C breath test program in 2016, less than ten years after the program commenced and after tens of millions of dollars have been spent. The State has represented to the Supreme Court […]