DWI Checkpoints in New Jersey

March 14, 2022

Discuss with a Skilled DUI Lawyer the Steps the Police Must Follow at NJ DWI Checkpoints Though the United States and New Jersey constitutions forbid the state to stop, frisk, search or seize property from an individual without probable cause to believe the individual is involved with a crime or a warrant, DUI checkpoints are legal in New Jersey. In Michigan Dept. of State Police v. Sitz (1990), the Supreme Court ruled that checkpoints do not violate the constitution’s Fourth Amendment […]

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Benefits of Hiring an Experienced Criminal Defense Attorney in NJ

March 29, 2021

The sixth amendment of the United States Constitution states among other things that a person accused of a crime has the right to an attorney to represent them. From the time of one’s arrest, a person suspected of a crime has the “right to a public trial without unnecessary delay, the right to a lawyer, the right to an impartial jury, and the right to know who your accusers are and the nature of the charges and evidence.” Protect Yourself From Potential […]

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Driving Under the Influence (DWI) Charges and Penalties

March 2, 2020

Attorney Michael J. Montanari, Esq., partner with the law firm is admitted to practice in New Jersey and the United States District Court, District of New Jersey. In this video, Mr. Montanari explains why a DWI charge is considered a quasi-criminal offense, and what you may be facing if charged. Driving while under the influence or DWI in New Jersey, is a quasi-criminal offense. What that means is although is technically not a crime and will not show up on […]

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Underage Alcohol Possession and DUI Lawyers Passaic County NJ

July 22, 2019

Criminal Law Attorneys Fight For the Rights of Clients in Woodland Park, Wayne, Clifton and across Passaic County New Jersey State Law (§ 2C:33-15) makes it illegal for a person under the age of 21 to purchase, consume or possess any alcoholic beverage in a school, place of public assembly, public place, public conveyance or motor vehicle. If caught in possession of alcohol in any of the aforementioned locations, the individual may be charged with a misdemeanor disorderly person’s offense.  […]

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Are DWI/DUI Blood Tests Considered Valid in Passaic County Courts?

January 15, 2019

If you or someone you know is charged with  “Driving While Intoxicated” (DWI) or  “Driving Under the Influence” (DUI), here are some facts.  First, in New Jersey, there is no difference between a DWI and DUI. Second, whether your charge is based on drug or alcohol consumption, the prosecution and sentencing are the same.  And third, a DWI or DUI conviction has not only immediate consequences (detainment, surcharges, license suspension, fees and program requirements), but also life-long consequences that can […]

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