Runnemede Woman Arrested on Suspicion of DWI
Kathryn Thompson, a 44-year-old Runnemede woman, has been charged with driving wile intoxicated after she allegedly struck a pickup truck and a house on January 31, 2009. According to this report in South Jersey News Online, police responded to calls that a car had struck a house in the township’s Glendora section. Thompson had apparently lost control of her vehicle and struck a pickup parked on the side of the road.
The pickup was pushed into a street sign, which in turn punctured a water main. Thompson’s Taurus continued across a front yard until it struck the house. Thompson has been charged with reckless driving, failure to maintain a lane, driving under the influence and use of a controlled, dangerous substance.
A New Jersey DWI charge usually comes with serious consequences. The most immediate consequences are heavy fines and a license suspension. The fines for a drunk driving offense in New Jersey can range anywhere between $250 and $1,000. The period your license will be suspended will also increase for subsequent DWI offenses. The consequences of a DWI conviction can be life altering for many. The mounting financial costs, social stigma and loss of employment can really be devastating. In any New Jersey DWI case, you need to make sure that you have aggressive legal representation to fight your case.
If you or a loved one has been accused of driving under the influence in New Jersey, please call Lependorf & Silverstein to find out about your legal rights and options. We will help you build a solid defense, reduce your fines or charges, or even get you acquitted of all charges. Call us today for a free consultation at (609) 240-0040 and speak with one of our skilled NJ DWI attorneys.
