DUI/DWI
Union County DUI DWI Lawyer
If you have been arrested for driving under the influence it is very important to choose a competent and aggressive lawyer with skill and experience. You want a lawyer who is respected by police, judges and prosecutors.
Contact me today to learn how we can help you win your case at 1-866-664-8118
Because of the seriousness of DWI charges, a conviction will have a big impact on your life. It pays to have the best and most experienced attorney on your side. Beside a criminal record, a conviction can lead to:
- Jail time
- Fines
- Loss of your driver's license
- Installation of an ignition interlock device on your car
- Increased car insurance rates
- Mandatory attendance at alcohol education programs
- Community service
I am Anthony N. Palumbo, a partner at the law firm of Palumbo & Renaud with offices in Cranford, Elizabeth, Essex and Monmouth, New Jersey. I am an experienced municipal crimes defense attorney who has handled countless DUI cases over more than 35 years of legal practice. Case Results
Contact me to schedule a free initial consultation about your case. Or follow this link to learn 10 Things To Do If Pulled Over For Drunk Driving.
Addressing License Suspension
If you have been stopped by the police on suspicion of drunk driving and given a breath test, you face the possibility of license suspension, as well as fines and possible jail time.
If your blood-alcohol content (BAC) tested at 0.08% or 0.09%, your license can be suspended for three months. If you tested at 0.10% or above, your license will be suspended for seven months to a year. You have a right to a hearing, but if you do not request one, the license suspension will be automatic.
There will also be a separate municipal court hearing to determine whether you will get a fine or jail time. It is very important to be represented by a DUI criminal defense lawyer at this hearing. With the help of the law office of Anthony N. Palumbo, it may be possible to get your DUI license suspension period reduced.
Questioning the Test Results
The most common type of evidence the prosecutor has after a drinking and driving arrest is the breath test. These tests are not infallible. A qualified operator must administer the test, the correct chemicals must be used, and external factors such as radio interference can affect the machines.
I am highly experienced at working with qualified experts to examine the details of breath tests and determine whether their results can be challenged. It is only after I have examined every possibility for a dismissal of the drunk driving charges that there will be a discussion concerning the best possible plea bargain that might be obtained in your case.
We represent clients the following DUI charges:
- DUI/DWI Penalties & Fines
- 1st Time DUI/DWI Offense
- 2nd Time DUI/DWI Offense
- 3rd Time DUI/DWI Offense
- DUI License Suspension / Revocation
- DUI/DWI Drug Charges
- DWI/DUI Traffic Stop
- Breath and Blood Test Refusal
- Field Sobriety Tests
- Operating Under the Influence
- 10 Things to Do If Pulled Over for Drunk Driving
- Roadblocks and DWI Charges
- Out-of-State DUI/DWI Refusal Charges
- Frequent Mistakes in DUI/DWI Charges
- DWI FAQ
- Defending Multiple DWI/DUI Convictions
- Why Hire a Lawyer for a DUI case?
- Stages of a DWI/DUI
Contact me at 866-664-8118 to take the right steps toward avoiding or reducing the consequences of a DUI or DWI conviction.
