New Jersey DWI and Assault Charges
New Jersey DWI charges can have serious consequences on our lives. New Jersey DWI defense attorneys know and understand the penalties and expenses that DWI charges bring. When driving under the influence involves accidents, injuries or death, the charges can be even more severe.
For example, a 22-year-old New City man is facing second-degree New Jersey assault charges because after officials say he drove by a stop sign in a school zone and failed to yield, he crashed into the driver's side of a sedan. According to this news report, the driver of that car was taken to the hospital in critical condition. Officers at the scene determined that the driver was drunk and drew a blood sample to determine his blood alcohol content.
New Jersey law (N.J. S.A. 2C:12-1) states: "A person is guilty of assault by auto or vessel when the person drives a vehicle or vessel recklessly and causes either serious bodily injury or bodily injury to another."
Many people in New Jersey who are accused of DWI do not know or understand their rights. Many also do not seek help from experienced New Jersey criminal defense attorneys and instead simply plead guilty. If you or a loved one has been accused of drunk driving in New Jersey, please call Lependorf & Silverstein today for a free consultation. Our aggressive legal team can handle your case in the best possible way to get your charges dismissed, reduce your sentence or diminish your fines.
