New Jersey Drunk Driving Sentence Delayed for Man with 12 DWI Convictions
Due to pending DWI charges in Wayne and Riverdale, the attorney of a 40-year-old man with at least 12 drunken driving convictions and 78 suspended license violations has presented the request to have the two cases transferred to Morris County to be resolved at the same time as a June 30th offense that injured two people. The Morris County Assistant Prosecutor’s office is reviewing the request and a new court date has been set for August 28.
The Bergen County man in this case pleaded guilty to driving drunk in the June 30th head-on collision in which he is reported to have had a blood-alcohol level of .2888, more than three times higher than the legal limit of .08.
According to an article, the prosecutor’s office will seek the maximum penalty for the guilty plea amounting to two and one-half years, including 18 months in state prison for assault by auto, 90 days as an enhanced penalty for driving while suspended, 180 days for drunken driving, and 180 days for driving with a suspended license. Considering the man’s Riverdale and Wayne DWI charges, if he decides to plead guilty, he could be given an extra year in prison or 6 months on each of the violations.
Although this specific case deals with a large amount of DWI convictions on a person’s record in addition to other offenses, every driving while intoxicated criminal case is a serious matter that an accused should not take lightly. In incidents where an individual is convicted of drunken driving resulting in the injury of another person or group of people, the consequences are even more severe. Repeat offenders also face harsher penalties if convicted. All of these reasons are only at the forefront of many as to why it is extremely important to seek the services of a qualified and experienced DWI defense attorney if you are charged with driving under the influence in New Jersey.
At Lependorf & Silverstein, our aggressive and skilled DWI New Jersey defense attorneys have been defending the rights of those accused of driving while intoxicated for many years and are prepared to handle any DWI case. We understand the complexities of the laws surrounding drinking and driving as well as the strict procedures that law enforcement must follow in determining if a driver is under the influence. Contact the New Jersey criminal defense law firm of Lependorf & Silverstein today for a free consultation by calling 609-240-0040.
Source story:http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2009/08/east_rutherford_man_with_12_dw_1.html
