What To Do If You're Arrested For DUI.

According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC,) 28% of traffic deaths each year are caused by drivers impaired by drugs and alcohol. In an effort to prevent injuries and save lives in the state, the New Jersey legislature has passed laws that impose serious consequences for operators convicted for driving under the influence (DUI,) even for first offenses. If you’ve been charged with DUI, time is of the essence because you won’t have much time to retain counsel before your arraignment. Call Allan H. Kanan, Esq. at 201-551-8460 for a free consultation to discuss how the charges against you might be dismissed or reduced.

What Happens When You’re Accused Of DUI?

If you’re stopped for suspected DUI, an unrelated traffic offense or at a DUI checkpoint, you are likely to be tested to determine whether you’re intoxicated. This may be a physical test, such as walking a straight line, and/or a portable breathalyzer exam. If the officer determines that you are intoxicated, he or she will arrest you, bring you to the police station and your vehicle will be impounded. At the police station, you’ll be asked to take a blood alcohol test, and refusing this test will result in the immediate revocation of your driver’s license. DUI in New Jersey is a traffic violation, not a criminal offense, so you're not likely to be held overnight unless you’re being charged with an additional offense such as drug possession or you’ve caused injuries or death. In most cases, you will be issued a traffic ticket for the DUI charge and for any additional traffic violations such as speeding, careless driving or running a red light, with a date for your arraignment that’s usually just a few days away. This doesn’t give you much time to develop a defense, so it’s important to contact an experienced DUI attorney as soon as possible after your arrest.  Call Allan H. Kanan, Esq. at 201-551-8460 for a free consultation.

New Jersey DUI Attorney.

Even though New Jersey classifies DUI as a traffic violation rather than a criminal offense, first-time violators still risk jail time and large fines for a conviction. In addition to these penalties, you are subject to suspension/ revocation of your license, a requirement to use an ignition interlock device (IID,) a huge increase in your insurance rates, and a permanent scar on your driving record. An experienced New Jersey DUI Attorney has strategies that may result in the charges being dismissed or reduced.  Call Allan H. Kanan, Esq. at 201-551-8460 for a free consultation.