Five Serious Traffic Charges Dismissed in State v. K.D. – Reckless Driving Sustained
State v. K.D. – Case Resolution (August 28, 2025)
Charges Dismissed:
- Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) – Dismissed
- Refusal to Submit to Breath Testing – Dismissed
- Leaving the Scene of an Accident – Dismissed
- Failure to Report Accident – Dismissed
- Consent to Take Breath Samples – Dismissed
Charges Sustained:
- Reckless Driving
- Open Container Violation
Case Background
On December 27, 2024, motorist K.D. received seven traffic summonses following a motor vehicle accident in Middlesex County. A concerned citizen reported erratic driving, which led police to locate K.D. in a nearby parking lot.
Officers observed K.D. exiting a Jeep Wrangler, noted an empty tequila bottle inside the vehicle, and suspected impairment. After conducting field sobriety tests, the police arrested K.D. on suspicion of driving while intoxicated. The defense challenged the officer’s conclusions and disputed the validity of the arrest.
Case Outcome
On August 27, 2025, Attorney Dan T. Matrafajlo successfully secured the dismissal of five serious charges, including DWI, Refusal to Submit to Breath Testing, Leaving the Scene of an Accident, and Failure to Report an Accident.
Although K.D. was found guilty of Reckless Driving and an Open Container violation, the dismissal of the most severe charges significantly reduced the client’s exposure to heavy penalties and long-term consequences.
Why This Case Matters
This case highlights how effective legal strategy and aggressive defense can lead to the dismissal of serious DWI and traffic-related charges in New Jersey. Attorney Matrafajlo’s experience and skill in challenging questionable evidence played a pivotal role in achieving this favorable outcome.
Charged with DWI or Traffic Offenses in New Jersey?
If you are facing DWI, refusal, or other traffic-related charges in New Jersey, having an experienced defense attorney is essential. Attorney Dan T. Matrafajlo and the team at Beninato & Matrafajlo, Attorneys at Law, LLC have a proven track record of successfully defending clients in complex DWI and traffic cases across the state.
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Dan T. Matrafajlo, Esq. is the Managing Member and Lead Partner at Beninato & Matrafajlo, Attorneys at Law, LLC, a New Jersey-based personal injury law firm with offices in Elizabeth and East Brunswick. With over two decades of experience representing clients in complex matters—including motor vehicle accidents, workers’ compensation, and wrongful death cases—he has recovered over $100 million on behalf of his clients and is known for securing significant results. He has also helped shape New Jersey personal injury law through notable Appellate Division decisions such as Hardison v. King and Frenklakh v. Lojek, with his litigation work featured in the New Jersey Law Journal, underscoring his authority in the field.
Mr. Matrafajlo was recognized as a Super Lawyers® Rising Stars honoree from 2012 to 2017 and is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum—an honor reserved for attorneys who have achieved multi-million-dollar verdicts and settlements. Combining deep legal expertise with a client-focused approach, he provides strategic, results-driven representation while guiding clients through every stage of the legal process. He earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Miami School of Law and is admitted to practice in both New Jersey and New York.
