Edison New Jersey DUI/DWI Attorneys
DWI/DUI Attorneys in Edison Township, NJ
If you or a loved one have been charged with Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) or Driving under the Influence of Drugs (Drug DUI) in Edison, New Jersey, you are in the right place. The lawyers at William Proetta Criminal Law have extensive experience winning DWI and DUI cases in Edison and the wider New Jersey state. Our founding attorney, William Proetta, is:
- 1 of about 20 lawyers certified by the National Transportation Safety Administration in the correct administration and evaluation of standardized field sobriety tests
- 1 of only about 5 attorneys in New Jersey recognized as a DUI Detection and Standard Field Sobriety Testing Instructor by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the International Association of Chiefs of Police
- Trained by Hansueli Ryser, the inventor of Draeger Safety Diagnostics Alcotest 7110 MKIII-C Version NJ3.11, on how to operate the instrument and perform a New Jersey-specific breath test sequence
Our team also has a former Deputy Attorney General of the State of New Jersey in partner William Fay. This dual experience has helped us defend hundreds of individuals in drunk driving cases.
It should be of little surprise that Edison is a major source of DWI arrests in Middlesex County, New Jersey every year. Edison acts as a strategic transportation hub in the state. It is the home of five miles of road as well as Interchange 10 on the New Jersey Turnpike, route 287, route 27, and Routes 1 & 9. There is large presence of state and local police who patrol the populated business parks, bars, and restaurants. This constant police activity thus contributes to a high volume of drug and alcohol DUI arrests in Edison.
If you have been charged with a DUI, you need an experienced Edison criminal defense attorney by your side. Contact us online or call us 24/7 at (201) 793-8018 today for a free case review. We have an office conveniently located at 3840 Park Ave, Suite 202 A, Edison, NJ. Come visit us!
Penalties & Sentencing For DWI/DUI In Edison
In New Jersey, DWI cases are treated severely by the courts. The penalty depends on the number of offenses and BAC readings.
First Offense
Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) between 0.08% and 0.10%:
- Fines: $250 to $400
- Imprisonment: Up to 30 days
- License Forfeiture: 3 months
- Interlock Device: 6 to 12 months (optional, can reduce license forfeiture period)
BAC 0.10% or greater, or under the influence of drugs:
- Fines: $300 to $500
- Imprisonment: Up to 30 days
- License Forfeiture: 7 to 12 months
- Interlock Device: 6 to 12 months (optional, can reduce license forfeiture period)
Second Offense
- Fines: $500 to $1,000
- Imprisonment: 48 consecutive hours up to 90 days
- Community Service: 30 days
- License Forfeiture: 1 to 2 years
- Interlock Device: 1 to 3 years after license is restored
Third or Subsequent Offense
- Fines: $1,000
- Imprisonment: 180 days (may be reduced by 90 days for time spent in an inpatient rehabilitation program)
- License Forfeiture: 8 years
- Interlock Device: 1 to 3 years after license is restored
Aside from this, additional penalties for DWI can include community service and mandatory alcohol and drug counseling programs.
Possible Defenses Our DWI Lawyers Use
Even if you’ve been stopped or arrested for a DUI, you may still have several legal defenses. These defenses often challenge how the police handled your stop, arrest, or the evidence-gathering process.
Here are some of the defenses we use:
- Improper Traffic Stop or Checkpoint.
- Constitutional Violations.
- Incorrect breath test procedures.
- Problems with Evidence.
- Medical Conditions.
Related DWI/DUI Offenses That Could Affect Your Case
In addition to the penalties and fines set forth above, New Jersey also penalizes related offenses such as:
â–º Driving or riding with an open container
â–º Driving while possessing drugs
â–º Driving with a DUI suspension
â–º Driving while suspended
We often see these types of companion charges bundled together with our clients facing DUI charges in Edison. An experienced DWI defense attorney is an invaluable resource when fighting a driving while intoxicated case and related offenses.
If you would like to discuss the details of your case or lay out a case strategy with an experienced Edison NJ DWI attorney, contact our office at (201) 793-8018 or stop by our local Edison office for a free consultation.
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Important Information To Know For DWI/DUI Charges in Edison, NJ
All DWI charges that take place within Edison Township are heard in Edison Municipal Court. It is located on the ground floor of Municipal Complex, on the Public Safety Wing.
This is important to note because many Edison DWI cases start out as an arrest by a State Trooper or Middlesex County Sheriff Officer and not a township police officer. The only exception to this rule is if you were charged with an indictable crime in addition to the DWI such as assault by auto, eluding or endangering the welfare of a child then the case will be sent to Middlesex County Superior Court. However, no matter where the case ends up venued, it is not uncommon for DWI cases to take months or even up to a year before they are resolved.
- Remember to arrive on time for your scheduled appearances and be prepared to stay for long hours, as court can be extremely busy.
- Also, make sure that a competent and experienced attorney accompanies you to best assist you with the process. For your convenience, we have included an interactive street view map of the outside entrance to Edison Municipal Court which is located at 100 Municipal Boulevard in Edison. You can click here for directions to Edison Municipal Court from your current location.
Contact Our DWI/DUI Lawyers for a Free Consultation
The attorneys at William Proetta Criminal Law take great pride in their unique qualifications regarding the technical requirements that must be established and followed by New Jersey State and Edison police officers. In fact, our founding attorney Will Proetta is certified in Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFST). He is also certified by Draeger Industries in the operation and maintenance of the Alcotest 7110, the breath test device used by police to measure BAC. These credentials are uniquely valuable when it comes to gauging the strength of the state’s case against you.
We take the time to carefully listen to your case, and come up with a personalized strategy. We have won hundreds of DUI cases – and we ensure each client gets the best possible legal respresentation.
Contact us today at (201) 793-8018 to speak with an experienced DWI and DUI defense attorney about your case, and remember our office is down the street at 3840 Park Avenue in Edison.