Drunken Driving Charges against New Jersey State Police Sergeant
An off-duty New Jersey State Police sergeant has been charged with drunken driving after being involved in a two-vehicle collision on December 17, 2009 in Allamuchy Township. According to a lehighvalleylive.com article, the 45-year-old sergeant from Sussex County is suspended from duty at the Hope Township station without pay until the investigation is complete.
In addition to charges for driving while under the influence of alcohol, the man is also being charged with refusing to submit to an alcohol breath test, failing to report an accident with injuries, and leaving the scene of an accident. At the time of the article’s release, information was not provided regarding who endured injuries or how severe those injuries were.
When an individual is charged with DUI or DWI on top of other offenses, several complex legal issues may arise and a person’s reputation may never be the same. Being accused of drunken driving in New Jersey can bring about serious consequences, such as lengthy jail time, steep fines, driver’s license suspension, becoming unemployed, and much more. However, with skilled legal counsel on your side, you may be able to have the charges against you reduced or even dismissed completely.
At Lependorf & Silverstein, we have dedicated many years to helping those accused of various offenses in New Jersey. Our aggressive New Jersey DWI attorneys understand that every DWI arrest is different. We have taken on a wide range of drunken driving cases and are highly familiar with what it takes to build a strong defense for our clients. No matter what the specifics of your case may be, you should obtain legal advice if you have been arrested, accused, or charged with drunken driving. Contact Lependorf & Silverstein today for a free evaluation by calling 609-240-0040.
Source article: http://www.lehighvalleylive.com/warren-county/express-times/index.ssf/2009/12/drunken_new_jersey_state_polic.html
