Out of state DWI and Instate Suspension

February 21, 2018

I possess a New Jersey driver’s license but was convicted of DWI/DUI in another state. New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (NJMVC) suspended my license and gave me a surcharge. Can I get out of the surcharge and is New Jersey allowed to suspend my license even though I was not convicted in New Jersey?  Does…

Legalization of marijuana and the effect on the New Jersey criminal and driving public.

December 22, 2017

With the changing of administrations in New Jersey, one of the greatest anticipated public policy changes will be the legalization of marijuana. Submitted by New Jersey DWI Defense Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. Numerous state representatives and senators have been pushing for the legalization of marijuana, both Republican and Democratic, for the last eight years without any…

Driving While Suspended with Prior DUI? What you need to know…

November 30, 2017

Have you been charged with driving while suspended as a result of a DUI? How many prior DWIs have you been convicted of? Do you have two or more prior DWI conviction? Did you print guilty to a DUI with or without an attorney representing? Submitted by New Jersey DWI Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. All of…

Can I be convicted of a DWI and a refusal if there are no drugs or proof of alcohol?

November 16, 2017

Can I be convicted of a DWI if the judge watches or considers the police body camera?  Can I be convicted of a DWI and a refusal if there are no drugs or proof of alcohol? Submitted by New Jersey DWI Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. In this case the defendant refused to blow on the alcotester once…

What to do if you have new criminal charges involving alcohol and a prior DWI history

October 23, 2017

Do you have a prior DWI. Have you been convicted of driving under the influence previously. Have you been involved in an accident involving injury or death to a person while you were under the influence of alcohol. These are very substantial questions concerning your prior history and any new criminal charges involving alcohol. Submitted…

Have you been charge with a DWI in New Jersey while being under the influence of only marijuana?

October 20, 2017

State v Santos Morales A-3283-16T1  Burlington County Have you been charge with a DWI while being under the influence of only marijuana? Have you been charged with any criminal offense involving being under the influence of marijuana? As New Jersey heads towards legalization of marijuana this issue is going to come up more often. What…

The Jersey Shore towns that have the highest rate of DWI arrests. A ranked list

August 2, 2017

Submitted by New Jersey DWI Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark By Bill Gallo | For NJ.com Spending a chunk of the summer at the Jersey Shore is something thousands look forward to each year, but it could mean more than just sun and fun. There could be trouble, though, if you are not responsible and drink too…

I was just convicted of DWI/DUI in New Jersey. Can I keep my license if I appeal the conviction.

March 11, 2017

State v. Scott Robertson Submitted by New Jersey DWI Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. In this case the defendant was found guilty after a trial of DWI.  The defendant appealed the conviction and asked the municipal court judge to stay of his license suspension pending the appeal.  The municipal court granted the stay for 21 days until…

Long Hill woman charged with underage DUI in Warren

February 8, 2017

Submitted by New Jersey DUI Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark WARREN TWP. – A 19-year-old Long Hill resident was charged with underage driving under the influence and leaving the scene of an accident, among other charges, in the early morning hours of Saturday, Jan. 28. Warren Township Police said following a motor vehicle accident at about 3:29…

What if My Traffic Ticket has a Misprint?

January 17, 2017

Submitted by New Jersey DWI Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark A court can throw out a traffic ticket if it contains an error that “detract[s] from the intended purpose” of the offense or “prejudice[s] the rights of the defendant.”[1] A recent case was decided by New Jersey’s Appellate Division.  In that case, a driver lost control of…