DWI

APR

2019

Women Over 60 and DWI Charges: Something You Should Know

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There are all kinds of quotes that pertain to aging and getting older. However, you’re likely grasping as the correlation between women over 60 and DWI charges. If you fall into this category, you should know that your age and sex may well contribute to your legal defense. As far...

APR

2019

What in the World is a Dram Shop Liability Claim?

Posted By : Dan T. Matrafajlo

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There’s a huge chance that you’ve never even heard of a dram shop liability claim. However, if you were injured in an accident caused by a drunk driver, it’s something that might interest you. Read on to learn why. If you’ve survived a crash involving someone driving under the...

FEB

2019

Twenty Minute Observation: What It Means to Your DWI Arrest

Posted By : Dan T. Matrafajlo

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Somewhere along the lines, you heard there were consequences for refusing a breath test. However, did you know? The law requires a twenty-minute observation period before administration of the Alcotest. Otherwise, the circumstances of your DWI arrest may be questionable. Here’s...

MAR

2018

The Luck of the Irish? Not So Likely if You Got a DWI!

Posted By : Dan T. Matrafajlo

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If you’re like many people, you’re happy to invoke the luck of the Irish at least one day of the year. After all, St. Patrick’s Day is a fun day in New Jersey filled with green costumes, green beer, shamrocks, parades, music, shepherd’s pie, corned beef and cabbage,...

NOV

2017

Multiple DWIs? You Need to Know about Step-Down Provisions

Posted By : Dan T. Matrafajlo

Tags : Driving While Intoxicated, DWI Cases

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Have you heard about New Jersey’s step-down provisions as they apply to DWI cases? For some, it might seem like a source of relief. If you live in New Jersey and are facing a second or third DWI conviction, you have reason to be worried. After all, you already know the...

DEC

2016

Can a Personal Breathalyzer Save You From a DWI Arrest?

Posted By : Dan T. Matrafajlo

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It might seem like the perfect solution to save you from a DWI arrest. Surely it’s worth the investment to buy a personal breathalyzer. Or, is it? We will start with the obvious. You have a couple of drinks and decide to see if your handy dandy breathalyzer registers you as...

NOV

2016

Could a DWI Arrest Actually Hurt Your Immigration Status?

Posted By : Dan T. Matrafajlo

Tags : Immigration Status

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Just about everyone knows that a DWI arrest can have serious consequences. But, could it have any impact on someone’s immigration status? After all, isn’t driving while under the influence just considered a motor vehicle offense? Deportation is a very real fear among many...

OCT

2016

Could Police Dashcam Footage Actually Help your DWI Case?

Posted By : Dan T. Matrafajlo

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For someone out there, it might seem like a dream come true. Could police dashcam footage actually help prove innocence? What relevance could it have in a DWI case? Mobile video recorders (MVRs) are the technical name form dashcams. Since 2014, all new police department...

SEP

2016

New Reason to Challenge Breathalyzers: Helpful to Your DWI case?

Posted By : Dan T. Matrafajlo

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If you’ve followed the news, you may wonder if recent criminal charges against a state law enforcement officer may impact your DWI case. According to information distributed to certain court officials, 20,667 individuals could bring up legal challenges due to a pending case...

SEP

2016

Injured and Accused of DWI? Can you make a Claim?

Posted By : Dan T. Matrafajlo

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It’s an interesting question. What if you are injured in a car crash and also accused of DWI? What if the accident wasn’t your fault at all? Can you make a claim? The answer might astound you. Let’s start with the story of Pete Johnston. He caught up with some friends at the...