Challenging Pseudoscience in NJ Drug Recognition Evaluation & DWI/DUI Cases

March 22, 2021

Challenging Pseudoscience in NJ Drug Recognition Evaluation & DWI/DUI Cases in Little Falls, Woodland Park, Wayne, Paterson, and across Northern New Jersey for Decades If you have been arrested in New Jersey on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs, you may have had a drug recognition evaluation (DRE) screening. A drug recognition expert or drug recognition evaluator (DRE) is a police officer trained to recognize impairment in drivers under the influence of drugs or prescription medication other than, […]

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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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Equal Protection and Due Process Attorneys Passaic County NJ

December 3, 2018

Everyone has rights to fair representation under the law. At The Montanari Law Group, LLC 973-233-4396 we’re dedicated to advocating for and protecting the rights of our clients no matter the circumstance or the area of law. We have counsel dedicated to family law, criminal defense, personal injury, and employment law serving clients across Passaic County in Paterson, Wayne, Clifton, Little Falls, Woodland Park, West Milford, and the surrounding area. We are living in a time of deep mistrust and divided opinions regarding […]

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Debate Over NJ DUI Penalties Continues
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Debate Over NJ DUI Penalties Continues

September 27, 2017

The debate regarding New Jersey’s drunk driving laws and penalties reignited last month following the death of two grandparents at the hands of a drunk driver. Frank Cabezas, 23, was apparently driving drunk on a suspended license when he collided with another car, killing both passengers. Even though Cabezas had had his license suspended for a prior incident of drunk driving, clearly this did nothing to stop him from still driving, even when clearly intoxicated. Now, the argument over New […]

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