DWI & Refusal BOTH Dismissed
We recently represented a client who was charged with a DWI and Refusal after State Police allegedly found her on the shoulder of the Garden State Parkway intoxicated. If convicted, our client would receive a mandatory suspension of upwards of 15 months and be required to install an ignition interlock device in her vehicle. Refusal and DUI cases are some of the hardest offenses to win in Municipal Court because there is absolutely no plea bargaining allowed. In order to secure a downgrade or dismissal of a DWI or Refusal, you have to aggressively attack the State’s case against you. Right from the beginning we began laying the groundwork for a trial and creating leverage for our client’s defense. We did this by challenging the State’s ability to establish operation of the motor vehicle and by identifying crucial discovery issues. In order to exploit the discovery issues, we successfully argued for the Judge to sign an order mandating that the State provide missing discovery and comply within a reasonable amount of time. In the end, upon a motion by our defense attorneys, were able to successfully argue for a dismissal of all the charges against our client including the Driving While Intoxicated, Refusal, and Reckless Driving. This allowed our client to walk out of court without ever losing her license and without paying any fines. If you or a loved one has been charged with a DWI and Refusal, contact our office today at (908) 838-0150 to see how we may be able to help you during a free consultation with an experienced DUI attorney.
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Criminal defense attorney William A. Proetta is the founder of William Proetta Criminal Law. He has defended individuals facing criminal charges in New Jersey for over a decade, successfully handling thousands of cases involving charges ranging from DWI to murder. In addition to criminal defense, William also focuses on juvenile defense, restraining orders, and expungement.
He has extensive DWI defense credentials. William is one of a handful of attorneys in New Jersey recognized as a DUI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Instructor by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the International Association of Chiefs of Police. He is also certified in the maintenance and operation of the Alcotest 7110, a breath-testing device used during DWI traffic stops.
William earned both his law and undergraduate degrees from Seton Hall University. He is a member of the American Bar Association, the New Jersey State Bar Association, and the New Jersey Association for Justice. In addition to recognitions from the Super Lawyers organization, William was also named to Top 40 Criminal Attorneys Under 40 by the National Trial Lawyers Association, and he received Client’s Choice honors from Avvo.
Admitted to New Jersey Bar: 2010
Years of Legal Experience: 16
Listed as a Super Lawyer: 2024-Present
Listed as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers: 2017-2020, 2023