Tranquility, NJ DUI and DWI Law Firms & Lawyers

Field sobriety "evaluations" are NOT pass or fail. They are evaluations, not tests, that the police officer uses to determine IF the person may be too impaired to drive safely. I know the person asking a question is foolish every time I read: (1) I passed all field sobriety tests (2) I was never read my Miranda rights (3) My name was misspelled on the paperwork.

To be convicted of a DUI, the prosecutor must be able to proved that you were under the influence of or affected by intoxicating liquor, or that you were .08 (if over 21) within two hours of driving. Unless they can prove this, they can not convict you of DUI no matter how bad your driving.

What can I do if my tickets are not in the system? As they already told you, wait for a letter from the DA and court advising you of a court date to appear. I am trying to get the money I paid to get my car out of pound back??? That is not going to happen. If arrested for DUI, whether alcohol or drugs, then upon release from jail or booking the defendant is given documents that include a notice that you have only ten days to file a request with DMV for a hearing on an appeal of the automatic suspension of your license imposed by DMV upon your arrest. That is separate and runs consecutively with any suspension that may be imposed by the DMV, or the court upon conviction. Contact DMV and do so, timely if you think you have grounds for appeal, then appear at the scheduled DMV appeal hearing and present your supporting evidence and witness testimony. If you don't know how to do these things effectively, then hire an attorney that does. When questioned, arrested or charged with any crime, the proper questions are, can any evidence obtained in a test, search or statement be used against you, can you be convicted, and what can you do? Raise all appropriate defenses with whatever witnesses, evidence and sympathies are available for legal arguments, for evidence suppression or other motions, or for trial. While this isn't a 'capital case', you certainly face fines and potential jail, so handle it right. If you don't know how to represent yourself effectively against an experienced prosecutor intending to convict, then hire an attorney who does, who will try to get a dismissal, charge reduction, diversion, program, or other decent outcome through motions, plea bargain, or take it to trial if appropriate.