DWI Attorney In Passaic County
Although a DWI is technically a motor vehicle violation, it is among the most aggressively prosecuted crimes in the state of New Jersey. Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is considered such a serious crime because of the tragic, and sometimes fatal consequences of drunk driving accidents. New Jersey lawmakers see DWI as a crime in which the offender places their own life, and the lives of others, at risk. As such, these offenses are subject to strict sentencing guidelines that limit judicial and prosecutorial discretion. Essentially, this means that the penalties to which you are exposed upon conviction cannot be lessened through negotiation or by demonstrating that you are otherwise a law-abiding citizen who made one mistake. When charged with a DWI, you have one chance to make a case before a single municipal court judge; you are not entitled to a trial by jury, as you would be with other criminal offenses. In other words, the stakes are exceedingly high in a New Jersey DWI case because it is a zero-sum game, requiring you to make a compelling case for a dismissal, or to risk losing your license, paying thousands of dollars in fines, damaging your reputation, and in some cases, going to jail.
The highly skilled DWI defense attorneys at The Montanari Law Group have extensive experience defending clients charged with DWI in Wayne, Clifton, Totowa, Little Falls, and throughout Passaic and Essex counties. Our strategies for achieving superior outcomes are informed by the most in-depth knowledge of DWI procedure and evidence, from field sobriety testing to breath sample results obtained through the Alcotest device. When we become involved in your case, we thoroughly investigate every facet in order to identify errors and weaknesses that may lead to a dismissal. We will then built a comprehensive and compelling strategy for achieving the best possible outcome. Having been honored by organizations such as Super Lawyers, the National Trial Lawyers Association, and the National Association of Distinguished Counsel, our mission is to provide clients with superior outcomes through unparalleled representation. To discuss your case with one of our seasoned Passaic County DWI attorneys today, contact our offices in Little Falls for a cost-free consultation.
The Montanari Law Group Defense Attorneys
At The Montanari Law Group, we aggressively challenge any element of the prosecutor’s case, ranging from probable cause for the traffic stop, to field sobriety testing, breath test readings from the Alcotest breathalyzer device, and blood test results if applicable. We also evaluate police protocol at every stage of the case, from the initial stop, to the arrest, to the 20-minute observation period, and the evidence chain of custody, to identify potential defense arguments that we may leverage to achieve a dismissal.