DWI/DUI Defense Attorney in Camden, New Jersey, and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
In New Jersey, alcohol-related laws are constantly changing toward more strict penalties for people convicted of DWI or DUI. Additionally, a DWI conviction can lead to a substantial increase in your insurance rates, the loss of your job, and a permanent motor vehicle abstract. As a result, the financial impact of a DWI conviction can easily head into the tens of thousands of dollars over time. The attorneys at Kearney & Associates, P.C., explore every available option for eliminating or reducing fines, jail sentences, and license suspensions related to drunk driving and other traffic violations.
Call 856-672-4397 or toll-free at 888-312-1217 for a free case evaluation and to talk to one of our lawyers who can help defend you against DWI and other traffic violations.
Traffic Violations and DWI Arrests - Understanding Your Options
With an extensive knowledge and understanding of the issues involved in DWI cases and a background as a public defender handling a large volume of cases effectively, our attorney, Scott Burns, is uniquely qualified to represent DWI charges. We handle a broad range of DWI and traffic violation defense:
- DWI/DUI
- Second or third DWI
- Driving under the influence of prescription medications
- Careless driving
- Reckless driving
- Speeding
- Driving while suspended
- Driving with no liability insurance
- Leaving the scene of an accident
Challenging DWI Arrests
A police officer must have a "reasonable suspicion" that a driver is impaired or guilty of wrongdoing before pulling the car over. If the officer believes the driver may be drunk, he or she can conduct a field sobriety test to determine if there is probable cause to make an arrest. However, the field sobriety test must be administered appropriately or the arrest can be thrown out in court. Additionally, for a DWI in New Jersey, a police officer must observe a person for 20 consecutive minutes. We examine the record to see if the police officer followed proper procedure. When procedure is not followed, we seek to have the charges dismissed or reduced.
We will petition for you to keep your driving license pending trial within the time frame allowed.
Where There Is Wiggle Room, We Find It
A DWI conviction means an automatic license suspension for at least three months in New Jersey, although there are alternatives in Pennsylvania. Fines run to thousands of dollars. Insurance companies generally raise your rates or drop you entirely, and a DWI can never be expunged from your driving record.
We do everything in our power to defend you, and are always upfront with you about your options. Rights for people charged with DUI can be limited. You are not entitled to a jury trial, and your attorney is not entitled to introduce the kinds of evidence that can be used in other kinds of criminal cases. The strong public opinion against drunk driving is reflected in the laws and makes defense of the charges difficult.
Nonetheless, our law office has experienced significant success in defense of our clients. We will always make sure that the prosecution proves their case beyond a reasonable doubt. Our goal is to defend your rights and legal interests:
- How did the police get involved?
- Were they called or did they actually observe you driving?
- Were you on any prescribed medications?
- Why did the police pull you over?
- Are there any extenuating circumstances?
When you need a criminal defense attorney that will be respectful of your needs, provide you with the information you need to make informed choices about your defense and defend you to the full extent of the law, call Scott Burns, Attorney at Law: 856-672-4397 or toll-free at 888-312-1217. Contact us online.
