Raritan DWI Attorney
The Township of Raritan is the most populated municipality in Hunterdon County NJ and this is definitely one reason why it consistently ranks in the top two for DWI charges. Another influence on the number of DUI arrests in the town is its proximity to Flemington, a popular destination for tourism and drinking, which is completely surrounded by Raritan. Traffic on U.S. Route 202 and Frenchtown Flemington Road (among other roadways) provide enhanced opportunities for individuals being stopped in Raritan. If you were issued a summons or ticket under N.J.S.A. 39:4-50 and/or for refusing to take a breath test, you should know that there is no leniency under the law. The court must impose the mandatory minimum penalties, which includes a driver’s license suspension of 3-12 months for a first offense, 2 years for a second offense and 10 years for a third offense, absent your demonstrating a legitimate legal basis for dismissal of the charge.
A skilled defense attorney is obviously going to be your most effective tool in producing a favorable outcome and The Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall is precisely what you need in this regard. Our team of DUI lawyers possesses manpower, training and experience that few firms in the state, if any, can duplicate. We are former DWI prosecutors in over 20 jurisdictions, have over 100 years in practice combined, are Alcotest and Field Sobriety certified, and offer the muscle of 8 attorneys. To speak to a law from our defense firm, call us at 908-722-1011. Initial consultations are free of charge.
Raritan NJ DWI Charge
An individual is deemed intoxicated if they possess a blood alcohol concentration (“BAC”) of .08% or higher. This is what is commonly referred to as the “legal limit”. When someone operates a motor vehicle with a BAC that reaches this threshold, they violate the driving while intoxicated statute. The same holds true where a driver is impaired from marijuana or other drugs. Cases involving these allegations are heard in the Raritan Municipal Court located at One Municipal Drive, Flemington, NJ 08822. This court conducts four sessions monthly on the first Monday at 7:00 p.m., first Tuesday at 1:00 p.m., and third Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Judge Joseph Novak is responsible for decisions in all of these proceedings including arraignment, motions, conferences and trials. Daily operation of the court is the responsibility of Lynne M. Timlin, CMCA, the Court Administrator. The court may be reached at 908-782-8818 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. For more detailed court information, refer to the Official Website of Raritan Township Municipal Court.
Raritan Township DUI Lawyer
Do not be fooled into thinking that a conviction for DUI is inevitable just because you have been charged with this offense. There are strict standards that must be followed by police in order to prove a DWI charge and mistakes are made all the time. The key for you is selecting a lawyer that is going to put the necessary time and attention into your case so that you can take advantage of an error or omission. You unquestionably obtain this level of diligence and ability when you hire the attorneys at The Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall to defend you in Raritan. We are battle tested advocates that are highly adapt in dismantling drunk driving prosecutions. To discover what an attorney at the firm can do for you, call our office at 908-722-1011.