Bergen County DUI
DUI Attorney
Being arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) in Bergen County or Hackensack, NJ can be a costly event in many respects. Not only may you be faced with jail time, you may also have to pay substantial penalties and fees in addition to losing your driving privileges.
During the last ten years, the blood alcohol level defining intoxication has been reduced while the punishments for being arrested for DUI/DWI have stiffened. If you’re arrested for DUI in Bergen County, it’s important to seek advice from an experienced drunk driving attorney who can ensure that your rights are being upheld and the evidence in your case is sound.
DUI Defense in Bergen County
The drunk driving defense attorneys from the Law Offices of Benjamin G. Kelsen, Esq., LLC will work in your behalf to:
- Investigate the validity of the evidence against you.
- Ensure that you were properly notified of your rights.
- Confirm that law enforcement officers acted appropriately during your arrest.
- Identify if any important facts have been overlooked or omitted.
- Mount a defense addressing all of the information being presented against you.
- Negotiate for dismissal or reduced charges if possible and desired.
Bergen County DUI Law
New Jersey Municipal Courts have been instructed by the state’s Supreme Court to handle DUI/DWI cases expeditiously—within 60 days, if possible—so these cases take high priority in the court system. Keep this in mind as you and your attorney prepare your case. Although your defense attorney will work rigorously for your acquittal, New Jersey law prevents officers of the court from negotiating plea agreements in drunk driving cases. Your DUI attorney will focus efforts to resolve your case on whether procedures have been properly followed and whether the prosecutor has adequate evidence to convince the judge "beyond a reasonable doubt."
Give yourself a chance to minimize the price you pay after a Bergen County DUI arrest by contacting the Law Offices of Benjamin G. Kelsen, Esq., LLC. Our DUI law firm will work with you—whether it’s your first, second, or third offense—to determine the most appropriate approach for your case.
