by Peter Lederman, Esq. When you have received a Summons for Driving While Intoxicated, it’s important to retain the right lawyer. This should be someone who knows the law, thoroughly understands police DWI investigative procedures such as field sobriety testing, breath testing, and blood testing, understands what it takes to achieve the client’s goal and […]
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Articles Written About DWI/DUI Topics in New Jersey
Following is a compilation of articles and thoughts about DWI law in New Jersey as well as some insights into the legal process and New Jersey’s Municipal Courts.
What’s going on here!
Recently I have had many “what’s going on here” moments. If you follow the news, you know what I mean. But some of those thoughts come to mind with regard to New Jersey Municipal Courts.
DWI … Not Only Alcohol
Lately, more and more DWI violations are resulting from consumption of substances, other than alcohol.
The Tiger Tapes
More people arrested for DWI should receive the kind of support that Tiger Woods is getting.
Five Tips Before You Get Arrested for DWI
Here are five things you you should keep in mind to avoid getting charged with the very serious offense of Driving While Intoxicated (DWI).
SPRING CLEANING
It’s time to revamp New Jersey’s motor vehicle laws.
So Political
In this time of “change” that elected our new president, it’s time for us to take care of business at home and reform our municipal courts.
Video Recordings and DWI Investigations
Municipal Court Practice CLE Seminar “How to Resolve a DWI Case” by Peter Lederman, Esq. For the eleventh time in the last eleven years, we presented a seminar on DWI issues to the Middlesex County Bar Association in New Brunswick, New Jersey. This was one of the most interesting presentations as it involved a review […]
Momentum Grows for New DWI Offense…
Momentum is growing for the creation of a new DWI offense that will make third and subsequent DWI offenses, fourth degree crimes. by Peter Lederman, Esq. Historically, all DWI offenses have been considered motor vehicle violations rather than criminal violations. Obviously, motor vehicle violations are much less serious than what are considered criminal offenses. The […]
Intoxication and Operation
There are two basic elements to every DWI case, intoxication and operation.