DWI Defense Lawyers in Lodi, New Jersey
If you or a loved one has been charged with driving while intoxicated in Lodi or elsewhere in Bergen County, the Law Offices of Marshall, Bonus, Proetta & Oliver can help. Our team of New Jersey DWI defense lawyers have the experience and qualification necessary to successfully defend your liberty. Although DWI / DUI charges in New Jersey are considered traffic in nature, the ramifications if convicted can be crippling. If convicted of a first offense DUI in Lodi you could be facing up to a twelve month loss of your drivers license, fines totaling almost $1,000, up to thirty (30) days in jail and twelve hours in the Intoxicated Driver’s Resource Center. Please also keep in mind that DUI offenses are enhanceable, which means the penalties drastically increase for subsequent convictions. Please checkout our Lodi, New Jersey driving under the influence practice series by clicking the link. For more information on driving while intoxicated offenses in New Jersey, please contact our Hackensack office at 1-800-682-4037. Our Lodi, NJ DUI defense lawyers are available 24/7 to help assist in any way possible. Now here is an article about a Jersey City resident who is accused of driving while intoxicated in Lodi earlier this week.
Jersey City Resident Charged with DWI, DWI in a School Zone & Assault by Auto
According to the reports released thus far from the Lodi Police Department, they have arrested and charged a Jersey City resident with driving while intoxicated, driving while intoxicated in a school zone and reckless driving following an incident that occurred yesterday around 7am. It appears that not only did the Defendant crashed his vehicle into a Lodi police cruiser but he also attempted to flee the scene. In fact, a Lodi police officer actually had to climb inside the driver side window to place the Defendant under arrest.
Based on the information released thus far, it appears that the Defendant may also be charged with assault by auto as well as a result of the accident. Unlike driving under the influence charges, assault by auto is a criminal offense. If convicted, the Defendant could not only face a lengthy jail sentence but also a felony criminal record as well. If you have been charged with a criminal offense like assault by auto, aggravated assault, harassment, stalking, terroristic threats or eluding in Bergen County, the Law Offices of Marshall, Bonus, Proetta & Oliver can help. Please contact our Hackensack office at 1-800-682-4037.