If you have been charged with DWI/DUI in Red Bank NJ, you are facing a mandatory driver’s license suspension, as well as serious penalties such as jail time, heavy fines and the imposition of an interlock device in your car. It is in your best interests to hire an experienced DWI lawyer to minimize consequences and work to protect your rights.
A Team of Seven DWI Defense Attorneys Prepared to Fight for You
At The Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall, we aggressively defend clients in the Borough of Red Bank against drinking and driving charges. With an offices right on Broad Street in downtown Red Bank and over 100 years of collective experience defending charges like yours, our driving while intoxicated attorneys know what it takes to defeat DWI, DUI and refusal charges and are committed to fight for your rights. We truly possess superior credentials in DUI defense — qualifications that no other firm in the state can probably match. Our driving while intoxicated team includes:
- Former DWI prosecutors in many Monmouth County municipalities
- 5 attorneys certified to operate and maintain the Alcotest Machine used to measure blood alcohol concentration (BAC) – only approximately 50 attorneys possess this certification statewide
- 5 lawyers certified in Standard Field Sobriety Tests, the tests used to prove a DWI where there is no scientific evidence such as breath test or blood readings
- 3 attorneys who are actual instructors in Standardized Field Sobriety Tests, in other words, they can actually teach others on how to administer and interpret these tests.
Highly Skilled Red Bank Drunk Driving Defense Attorneys
In New Jersey, the police have two main ways of collecting evidence in DWI cases: the breathalyzer, also known as the Alcotest, and the Standardized Field Sobriety Tests. If either of these tests is not administered correctly, the results can be thrown out so they cannot be used in court. We utilize the specialized training previously described to thoroughly analyze the police and prosecutor’s case and to avoid a conviction for a first offense, second offense or third offense.
Our law firm handles a higher volume of DUI/DWI cases than almost any other firm in New Jersey. We understand how the Alcotest and field sobriety tests work, and we know what to look for to determine whether they have been administered properly. If we handle your case, we will explore all angles for getting the evidence against you thrown out, resulting in dismissal of your charges. This includes challenging the validity of the motor vehicle stop and challenging an arrest where there was no valid traffic violation.
Red Bank New Jersey DWI Information
If you issued a summons or ticket for DWI or driving under the influence of drugs, your charge will be heard in Red Bank Municipal Court, 90 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701. The longtime judge of the court is Honorable William Himelman. Frances Pastoriza is the Court Administrator and Susan Milnes and Ellen Ciolk are the Deputy Administrators. The office and payment window is open daily from 8 AM to 4 PM and can be reached at 732-530-2716. Court sessions are conducted every Thursday beginning at 8:30 AM. The prosecutor in Red Bank is Stephen G. Schueler, Esq. Almost every year the members of the Red Bank Police department write approximately 100 DWI and DUI summonses. Total for 2013-2014 was 95.
| Nature of Violation | Suspension | Monetary Penalties | Jail | Other Consequences |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Offense With BAC of 08% But Less Than .10% | Until Interlock Installed | $250–$400 fine $230 IDRC fee $100 Drunk Driving Fund $100 AERF $1,000 Surcharge Annually for 3 Years $75 Safe Neighborhood Fund $50 VCCB Fund | Up to 30 Days | 12–48 hours IDRC |
| First Offense With BAC of 10% or Higher or Violation Involves Drugs | 4-6 Months | $300–$500 fine $230 IDRC fee $100 Drunk Driving Fund $100 AERF $1,000 Surcharge Annually for 3 Years $75 Safe Neighborhood Fund $50 VCCB Fund | Up to 30 Days | 12–48 hours IDRC Ignition Interlock If BAC 0.15% or higher |
| Second Offense | 1-2 Years | 500–$1,000 fine $280 in IDRC Fees $100 Drunk Driving Fund $100 AERF $1,000 Surcharge for 3 Years $75 Safe Neighborhood Services Fund $50 VCCB | 2-90 Days | 30 Days Community Serv. 48 Hours in IDRC Ignition Interlock During Suspension & 1-3 Years Following Restoration |
| Third Offense | 8-10 Years | $1,000 fine $280 in IDRC Fees $100 Drunk Driving Fund $100 to AERF $1,500 Surcharge for 3 Years $75 Safe Neighborhood Services Fund $50 VCCB | 180 Days Of Which Up To 90 Days May Be Served In An IDRC Approved Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility | Up to 90 Days Community Service Ignition Interlock During Suspension and 1-3 Years Following Restoration |
Call Our Red Bank DUI Lawyers for a Free Consultation
If you have been arrested or charged of a DUI/DWI or related offense, it is in your best interests to hire a lawyer immediately. To schedule a free, no-obligation initial consultation with one of our experienced criminal defense attorneys, send us an e-mail or call 732-450-8300. We can be reached 24 hours a day, seven days a week. If you choose to hire us to represent you, we accept credit cards and offer payment plans for our legal fees.
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