New Jersey DUI Attorney

Experienced Drunk Driving Defense

New Jersey is the only state in the nation in which drunk driving is not a criminal offense. But New Jersey is definitely not easy on drunk drivers. Drunk driving is a traffic offense that can never be expunged from your record. It’s also extremely difficult to get a drunk driving charged dismissed.

You have no right to a jury trial in New Jersey. Your case will be tried by a judge. You also have no right to refuse a breathalyzer test. You will face additional fines and penalties if you do so.

If you've been charged with drinking and driving in New Jersey, you need immediate legal help to look at your options. Contact the Fort Lee, New Jersey, law office of criminal defense lawyer Peter C. Polidoro for a prompt response. Your initial phone consultation is free.

I’m New Jersey DUI attorney Peter Polidoro, and I’ve been practicing law for more than 17 years. I was trained on both the Alcotest and Breathalyzer machines. When necessary, I use former state police officers as experts to assist you in your defense. These experts certified the police as breathalyzer operators, and tested and repaired the machines. I’ve achieved successful results for many clients who faced first time or repeat DUI charges. Find out if I can do the same for you.

DUI First Offense

The penalties for a first offense, with a blood alcohol level (BAC) of between .08 and .10, are stiff:

• 3 month suspension of your driver's license
• Approximately $700 in fines
• 12-48 hours of classes at the Intoxicated Driver Resource Center (IDRC)
• Suspended registration
• An ignition interlock device installed on your car
• Up to 6 months in jail, or probation
• And a $3,000 surcharge to the state.

If it's your second or third offense, or if your blood alcohol level was .10 or above, the penalties are much higher. However, there are defense options and it’s critical that you hire an experienced and knowledgeable DUI lawyer.

The Breathalyzer and the Alcotest

If you were given the Alcotest instead of the Breathalyzer test to determine your blood alcohol content, you may have another avenue of defense. The New Jersey Supreme Court is hearing arguments concerning the admissibility of the Alcotest machine results use as evidence in court. If it's shown to be invalid, your charges may be lowered or dismissed. Other evidence can still be used against you, such as the police officers' field tests.

Don’t assume there’s nothing you can do. Talk to a knowledgeable New Jersey DUI attorney at the Law Office of Peter C. Polidoro, LLC. I can often help. Contact me for a free phone consultation.

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