Dwight Gooden Charged With Driving Under the Influence in New Jersey
Pitching legend Dwight Gooden was charged with driving under the influence of drugs and leaving the scene of an accident in New Jersey, according to a news report in USA Today. He told officials that he left the scene of the accident to drive his child to school. There have been no reports as to what drugs Gooden may have been using and no charges of drug possession have been filed. Gooden has faced prior drug charges. Most recently, he served seven months on probation after using cocaine. In 2005, he fled from police during a drunk driving stop. When he was still playing baseball, Gooden broke the major league drug policy and entered rehabilitation.
Whether or not you are a celebrity, a long history of drug use can hurt any new criminal case that happens to arise. Your reputation and history can follow you for the rest of your life. In addition, a driving under the influence conviction can result in heavy fines and potential jail time. Repeat offenders face even stiffer penalties. It is important to know your rights and to have a New Jersey DUI defense attorney on your side.
Did you know that in New Jersey, drivers who refuse to take a blood or breath test will face additional charges in court? Did you know that all DWI cases in New Jersey are heard by a judge and not a jury? New Jersey is cracking down on these cases and it’s important that your rights are not violated. The New Jersey drunk driving defense attorneys at Lependorf & Silverstein have extensive knowledge about all of New Jersey’s complicated DUI laws and will fight hard to make sure that your legal rights are protected. Call us today at 609-240-0040 to find out how we can help fight your DUI charges.
