Stafford NJ DUI Attorney
Were you or a loved one arrested for a First Offense DWI, Underage DUI, Drug DUI or Refusal charge in Stafford, New Jersey? If so, take some time to understand the penalties you are facing and the options that you have. You are not alone. Stafford prosecutes a high number of DUI cases. This is largely due to the township’s geography as the nexus between mainland New Jersey, and the popular Long Beach Island towns of Ship Bottom, Beach Haven, Surf City, Long Beach Township, Harvey Cedars and Barnegat Light. State troopers and Stafford Township police officers aggressively monitor traffic on the Garden State Parkway and Route 72 and are quick to engage in traffic stops and even DWI checkpoints.
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Arrested for a DWI in Manahawkin… Now What?
Driving While Intoxicated arrests are serious, traumatic and embarrassing events. By now you have probably read the severe penalties outlined in New Jersey’s DUI Statute that are associated with a first, second, or third DWI offense or Refusal. The potential loss of license is a scary prospect if you have a job or are a student. Clear your head, do your research, and contact attorneys who specialize in Ocean County Driving While Intoxicated charges. A DWI is a significant mistake, but a sound legal defense may mitigate or even absolve the consequences. For more information on your Manahawkin DUI visit our DWI Resource Center.
Stafford NJ DWI Penalties
A first offense DUI in Stafford Township carries a 7-12 month loss of license, thousands of dollars in fines, mandatory alcohol counseling, and even the possibility of jail and the installation of an ignition interlock device. The penalties are increased if you are facing a second offense DWI, third offense DUI, Refusal, or DUI in a School Zone. Take some time to understand the penalties and formulate a game plan. McGuckin Law is here to answer all of your questions at 732.924.4200.
Stafford NJ DWI Lawyer
At McGuckin Law, we utilize an aggressive, diligent, and caring approach while defending clients facing all DUI-Related charges, including:
- Refusal
- Underage DWI
- Drug DUI
- DWI in a School Zone
- Reckless Driving
- Assault by Auto
- Second Offense DUI
- Third Offense DWI
New Jersey law governing Driving While Intoxicating explicitly prohibits plea-bargaining these types of cases in an effort to secure a downgraded charge. As a result, a skilled DWI lawyer must attack the State’s case against you. We do this in a variety of ways. These include:
- Attacking the validity of the initial traffic stop. If the arresting officer lacked the probable cause to pull you over, then the arrest was unlawful.
- Scrutinizing the Standardized Field Sobriety Tests. If the officer failed to adhere to the strict protocol governing SFSTs, then the arrest may be invalid. Furthermore, you may have medical issues that preclude you from having been physically able to complete the SFSTs to the officer’s satisfaction. We will explore all of this.
- Challenging the results of the Alcotest 7110 to determine whether the Wall Police or NJ Troopers failed to correctly administer or calibrate the machine. This may result in the disqualification of your breath reading and a downgraded charge.
- Holding the prosecutor accountable. The State must provide all discoverable materials within a reasonable amount of time and be able to prove your case beyond a reasonable doubt.
As you can see, the best DUI defense is a skilled, aggressive offense!
Fight Your Stafford DUI. Call McGuckin Law!
At McGuckin Law, we will use our values, experience, work ethic, and genuine concern for you to provide a complete defense customized to the particular facts of your case. We will keep you apprised of developments of your case every step of the way. Please allow us the opportunity to protect and defend your rights. Our Ocean County firm is available 7 days a week to return your call at (732) 924-4200.
