Branchburg DWI Lawyer
If you have been charged with your first DWI in Branchburg, New Jersey, you likely have questions, concerns, and worries. That is why it is so imperative to consult with an experienced DWI defense attorney who can aggressively fight the charges for you. While your exposure for a first DWI is certainly less than for a second, third, or subsequent DWI, the penalties can be disastrous for you. The can include license suspensions of up to a year, large fines and surcharges, the installation of an interlock ignition device, and other penalties. As the amount of offenses increase, so to do the penalties, which can include 180 days in the county jail for a 3rd or subsequent DWI conviction. The lawyers at The Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall take DWI charges very seriously and push aggressively for every client. Several members of the firm are certified in Alcotest Operation and Field Sobriety Testing. Members of the firm also have decades of experience handling DWI matters not only as defense attorneys, but as prosecutors, which can give tremendous insight into how to fight a DWI charge. Call us at 908-722-1011 fro a free consultation.
Arrested for DWI in Branchburg NJ
Branchburg sits in the Western part of Somerset County. Both Route 22 as well as Route 202 run through Branchburg. As those are two of the busiest roadways in not just Somerset County, but the State of New Jersey, those roadways have become prime targets for Law Enforcement to be on the lookout for potential DWI’s. Often times Branchburg DWI’s begin with what seems like a routine motor vehicle stop for any number of offenses including speeding, failing to maintain lane, expired registration, and cell phone use.
After an arrest in Branchburg for DWI or Refusal to Submit to a Chemical Breath Test, you will be required to appear in the Branchburg Municipal Court. It is located at 1077 US Highway 202 North, Branchburg, New Jersey, 08876. The Municipal Judge is the Honorable William T. Kelleher. P.J.M.C. The Municipal Prosecutor is Christopher Bateman, Esq. Court sessions are held at 5:00 p.m. on the first and second Wednesday of the month. The Court’s phone number 908-526-1300 x127. Whether you are stopped for a traffic offense of a criminal offense, an experienced Branchburg DWI Lawyer will be able to help you fight the charges against you.
Branchburg DUI Attorney
Fighting a DWI charge can be exhausting, but it should not cause you to lose hope. For every case, the police have to act within the bounds of the law and not violate any protections guaranteed to you by the United State Constitution and New Jersey Constitution. That means that the scrutiny for each offense begins with what drew the police attention to you. Did they have a reasonable suspicion to effectuate a motor vehicle stop? Did they have probable cause to arrest you and require you to submit to an Alcotest examination? If the answer to either question is no, motions to suppress and dismiss can and will be filed on your behalf by our lawyers. If there is no constitutional violation, we turn our inquiry to the operation and operator of the Alcotest. Did they adhere to all requirements before, during, and after testing? Was the machine properly calibrated, certified, and operated? Was the operator certified to operate the Alcotest? Lawyers at The Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall will aggressively pursue defenses available to you and force the Prosecution to meet its burden, beyond a reasonable doubt. If you or someone you know has been charged with a DWI offense in Branchburg, it is important that you speak to a criminal defense attorney as soon as possible. Please contact The Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall’s Somerset County Office at (908) 722-1011 for a free initial consultation.