DWI Lawyer in Camden County, New Jersey
Driving while intoxicated (DWI) offenses in New Jersey are very serious, even if it is a first offense. A DWI conviction can have significant consequences that can impact several aspects of your life including your ability to operate a motor vehicle. If you had the misfortune of being stopped by a police officer and charged with DWI in Pennsauken Camden, Cherry Hill, Winslow, Gloucester Township or another local municipality, you definitely need to speak to a skilled defense attorney immediately. There is no plea bargaining in a driving while intoxicated or driving under the influence of drugs case so a potent defense is an absolute must if you want to escape a license suspension, thousands of dollars in financial consequences and other stiff penalties set forth in N.J.S.A. 39:4-50.
The Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall has a team of DWI attorneys with the tools to help you. Our staff has truly unique qualifications to mount a thorough defense, including:
- Over 200 years of experience representing clients charged with drunk driving in Camden County
- A team of 10 attorneys who specialize in defense, 5 of whom are former DWI prosecutors
- 4 lawyers who are certified on the Alcotest 7110 and 2 who also hold certification as instructors in Standardized Field Sobriety Testing
- Our own Draeger Alcotest 7110 Breathalyzer to assist in preparation of cases
- DWI Department head that is among a handful of lawyers statewide whose practice is limited 100% to DWI defense
An attorney in our Cherry Hill or Camden Office is ready to provide a free consultation anytime 24/7. To obtain a case review from a highly knowledgeable DWI defense lawyer now, call (856) 288-3350.
Intoxicated Driver Resource Center
In New Jersey, if you have been convicted of a DWI, one of the penalties that is often included is participation in an educational program at the Intoxicated Driver Resource Center. At the IDRC, you will participate in alcohol and highway safety courses and be evaluated to determine if you have any drug or alcohol problems. If so, you will be have to participate in a minimum 4 month treatment program.
For those convicted of first or third offense DWI offenses, there are IDRC centers in every county in New Jersey. If you are a second time offender, you will have to attend one of the three regional centers. For the first offense, a person will usually have to take a pair of six hour alcohol awareness classes over a weekend. For a second offense, a person will usually remain at the IDRC for 48 consecutive hours and many times must participate in the 4 month treatment program. A third time offender will spend 90 days at an inpatient center approved by an IDRC to take the place of half of the mandatory 180 day prison sentence for a third DWI.
The IDRC will monitor each person’s compliance with the program. If you do not complete the required classes, the center will notify the court and as a result you could receive further penalties such as indefinite license suspension and jail time.
Alcotest 7110 Certified Lawyer
For DWI cases, New Jersey utilizes the Alcotest 7110 breath testing device which was created by Draeger Safety. One of our attorneys attended a seminar in 2011 along with only a handful of other lawyers and is now certified to operate the device. He is now trained on the Alcotest 7110 MKIII-C Version NJ3.11′s analytical system, components, and peripherals, and also how to operate the test and perform a New Jersey specific breath test sequence. Therefore, the Law Offices of Leonard Biddison can utilize this expertise to determine the admissibility of the breath test result in your case.
Note: Our firm utilizes a former State trooper who is certified in field sobriety testing and is a certified operator of the Alcotest 7110, the breath testing device used in New Jersey DWI cases. He reviews the evidence, police reports, and videos and will draft a report to challenge the State’s evidence in your case.
Contact a Voorhees NJ DWI Lawyer for a Free Consultation
The criminal defense attorneys at the Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall are always available to speak with you about your case and begin to formulate an aggressive strategy to defend you against a DWI charge. Our criminal defense team understands the details of DWI law in New Jersey and we will use this knowledge to help you best defend against these charges. Call us today at 855-450-8310 for a free initial consultation about your case.
Contact our Camden County DWI Defense Firm if you have a IDRC issue with a first, second or third offense in Camden, Pennsauken, Cherry Hill, Bellmawr, Gloucester City, Winslow, Stratford, Voorhees, Gloucester Township, Berlin or anther town in the area.
