{"id":534,"date":"2016-03-01T17:00:29","date_gmt":"2016-03-01T22:00:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/depersialaw.com\/?p=534"},"modified":"2020-02-28T04:25:54","modified_gmt":"2020-02-28T09:25:54","slug":"15-dwi-facts-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/depersialaw.com\/es\/15-dwi-facts-you-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"15 DWI Facts You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you have never faced a DWI charge before, the process can be intimidating and stressful. The following are some important DWI facts that can be helpful for drivers in New Jersey:<\/p>\n

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  1. You should always pull over when a police officer signals you to do so. If you try to outrun the police to avoid a DWI, you will likely end up facing more serious charges.<\/li>\n
  2. You can refuse to submit a breath sample to test your blood alcohol content (BAC), however, refusal will result in a license suspension under New Jersey’s implied consent law. A DWI attorney can handle you refusal case as well as your DWI case.<\/li>\n
  3. Field sobriety tests must be administered in accordance with strict guidelines<\/a> in order for the results to be accurate. Your lawyer can use improper FSTs as part of your defense.<\/li>\n
  4. Your DWI attorney can also challenge the results of a breath or blood test if certain circumstances existed, if officers did not follow protocol, or if the lab made errors in analyzing the samples.<\/li>\n
  5. DWI cases in New Jersey are handled in the https:\/\/www.judiciary.state.nj.us\/mcs\/ municipal courts, so you should always have a DWI attorney who understands these court procedures.<\/li>\n
  6. You are under no obligation to plead guilty to DWI charges and you can fight against the allegations at trial if you choose.<\/li>\n
  7. The penalties for DWI conviction can vary depending on whether you have prior DWI convictions, the level of your BAC, whether you caused an accident or injuries, and other factors.<\/li>\n
  8. DWI conviction will result in a license suspension of at least three months for a first offense and NJ has no probationary license available for restricted driving privileges to work or school.<\/li>\n
  9. While many DWI convictions result in fines and probation, the municipal judge has the discretion to sentence you to up to 30 days in jail for a first offense (or more for subsequent offenses).<\/li>\n
  10. Your attorney can file several motions with the court prior to your court date to challenge the charges against you based on lack of evidence or violation of your rights.<\/li>\n
  11. Your attorney can challenge the arresting officer’s testimony against you by identifying inconsistent statements or uncertainties on cross-examination.<\/li>\n
  12. A defense attorney can negotiate with the prosecutor in your case to potentially have your charge reduced to a \u201cwet reckless\u201d or even a lesser charge so that a DWI conviction does not appear on your record.<\/li>\n
  13. The consequences for DWI greatly increase with multiple convictions within 10 years, as does the necessity of having a highly skilled attorney.<\/li>\n
  14. DWI representation can be affordable and can greatly improve the outcome of your case in many different ways.<\/li>\n
  15. DWI defense attorney Robert E. DePersia, II offers free consultations for anyone facing a DWI or other criminal charges.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    If you have been arrested on suspicion of DWI, call a NJ DWI defense lawyer for a free consultation as soon as possible. Contact the <\/strong>Law Office of Robert E. DePersia, II<\/strong><\/a> at 856-795-9688 today.<\/strong><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    If you have never faced a DWI charge before, the process can be intimidating and stressful. The following are some important DWI facts that can be helpful for drivers in New Jersey: You should always pull over when a police officer signals you to do so. If you try to outrun the police to avoid … Continue reading 15 DWI Facts You Need to Know<\/span> →<\/span><\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":535,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[7],"tags":[9],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n15 DWI Facts You Need to Know<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"If you have been arrested on suspicion of DWI, call a NJ DWI defense lawyer for a free consultation as soon as possible. Contact the Law Office of Robert E. 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