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Reducing a DWI with New Jersey’s Ten Year Step Down Rule

December 16, 2021

NJ Step Down Rule to Reduce a DWI For DUI offenses, New Jersey law formerly prohibited a judge from reducing a sentence until 2008 when the law changed. In 2008, however, case law introduced the "step down" rule for DWI offenses. What is the NJ 10-Year Step Down Rule? The rule's effect is to lessen the severity of punishment when a ten-year interval passes between offenses. So, if a defendant's second DWI occurs ten or more years after the first, a judge can exercise leniency in sentencing, treating the prior DUI as if it ... Read More»

Arrested while Driving through Union County NJ

August 21, 2021

Pulled over and charged in Union NJ Local defense lawyer Union County, with its 21 municipalities, covers an important part of New Jersey and is intersected by 14 different major highways coming in, out, and across the state from nearby counties. It is also adorned by eight waterways, including Elizabeth and Rahway Rivers, along which sprawl the county’s dozens of parks and greenbelts. The county boasts one of the top three highest populations in the state, and although the county has an overall high safety rating, crime rates vary from place to ... Read More»

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about DUI in New Jersey

July 20, 2021

Frequently Asked Questions after being Charged with NJ DUI Drunk driving laws differ from state to state and can be complex and confusing. New Jersey has strict laws against driving drunk or under the influence of drugs that you should be aware of if you live in the state. When you or someone you love has been arrested and charged with a DUI, it is always advisable to get your specific questions answered by an experienced DWI defense lawyer. Each DWI case is unique, so getting an evaluation by an attorney who has handled many of these cases in the ... Read More»

Restoring Your License and Improving Your Driving Record after a Suspension in Union County, NJ

June 10, 2021

Local License Suspension Attorney in Cranford NJ Driving is something that we easily take for granted, as most people have a driver's license and make use of it every day. However, the licensing commission that issues licenses, the Motor Vehicle Commission, can suspend or revoke a license for failing to obey the traffic rules and regulations. If you have 12 points on your record, the Motor Vehicle Commission can suspend your license. You get a certain number of points per traffic violation, including being in an accident. In addition to ... Read More»

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JERSEY CITY OFFICE

242 10th Street Suite 103 Jersey City, NJ 07302

Phone: (201) 793-8018

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EDISON OFFICE

3840 Park Ave, Suite 202 A, Edison NJ 08820

Phone: (732) 659-9600

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CRANFORD OFFICE

20 Commerce Drive, Room 135 Cranford, NJ 07016

Phone: (908) 838-0150

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