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Basking Ridge DWI Arrest Highlights the Dangers of New Year’s Night Driving

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Police are always vigilant for signs of drunk driving, but some nights of the year, they’re especially watchful. New Year’s Eve, and overnight into the wee hours of New Year’s Day is a perfect illustration of a time when it really is best to stay put and sleep it off.

Bernards Township police can tell you why: around 3:00 a.m. on January 1, a patrol officer spotted a 1996 BMW driving on Martinsville Road and pulled it over.

Once the officer was at the vehicle, the driver, Justin Ramirez, 25, of Somerville, appeared to be intoxicated and the officer smelled alcohol on him. Field sobriety tests were performed, and Ramirez was arrested and charged with DWI.

It can be just that simple. If you’ve been arrested for DWI in New Jersey, fight back with the experienced legal guidance that’s helped more than 1,400 New Jersey drivers avoid conviction on DWI and related charges.

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Incoming Sparta Mayor Continues Lawsuit Against Township For DWI Stop

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The role of mayor in Sparta Township is mostly ceremonial, so much so that the people of Sparta don’t even elect their mayor. The town council, a five-member body, elects one of its own each year to fill the role, signing documents for the council and representing Sparta at public events. Each January, they rotate the job to another member.

It’s all pretty ordinary and mundane, at least until this year. Shortly after the council elected Councilman Jerard J. Murphy mayor on January 7, Murphy announced that he had a court date later this month stemming from a lawsuit he’s filed against Sparta.

Murphy was allegedly pulled over in February 2016 and charged with drunk driving. In January 2018, he pleaded guilty to a reduced dirty license plate violation and paid a $100 fine. In the meantime, Murphy, a councilman since 2013, learned that he was intentionally targeted by police.

He sued, alleging that the department was retaliating for actions he took as a councilman. The case would later be thrown out by a judge, but Murphy’s lawyers are fighting to bring it back to life. The vote to elect Murphy mayor was 3-2. When news of the ongoing litigation against Sparta broke, the councilors who voted with him were quick to share that they were unaware of it at the time.

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Colorado Man with No Driver’s License Collides with New Jersey Guardrail

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In a story that reads a little like a metaphor, an unlicensed Colorado driver struck a guardrail in New Jersey and will be facing some consequences as a result.

According to Sparta Police, the 32-year-old Northglen, Colorado resident collided with a guardrail near the intersection of Route 15 and Father John’s Lane around 4:30 p.m. on December 23. When police spoke to the driver, Erik Tikkanen, they detected the aroma of alcohol.

Tikkanen was transported to Newton Hospital following the crash, and police obtained a court order for a sample of his blood and urine. Tikkanen has been charged with DWI, Careless Driving, Reckless Driving, Failure to Maintain Lane, Driving While Suspended, and Obstructing the Passage of Other Vehicles. His court date is pending.

If you’ve been charged with DWI in New Jersey, get experienced legal help right away. Call Matthew Reisig today at 732-625-9660 for a free consultation.

New Jersey Man Arrested for DUI After Falling Asleep at Connecticut Light

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A Jersey City man had a bad trip through Connecticut when Westport police found him asleep behind the wheel at a green light on January 31. The incident took place around 3:30 a.m., when a police car came upon a stopped vehicle on the westbound lane of Post Road East. The driver, who the department identified as Joseph Mayes, was asleep with his foot on the brake.

It took several tries, but police were able to wake Mayes up. He appeared confused by instructions to park the vehicle, and instead continued on Post Road East. Police were eventually able to get him to pull over into a parking lot, where he failed a series of field sobriety tests. He’s been charged with DUI and disobeying the signal of an officer. He was released after posting a $500 bond.

The problem with out-of-state DUI charges is that if you’re convicted, the consequences can follow you home. Protect yourself and your driving privileges. Call Matthew Reisig today at 732-625-9660 for a free consultation with an experienced New Jersey DWI defense lawyer.

New Jersey Man Gives Memorable Reason for Driving Drunk: The Jets Suck

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Sports fans are an emotional bunch, especially when their favorite team loses. Apparently the Jets’ loss to the Buffalo Bills in Week 10 (2018) was enough to send one New Jersey fan over the edge. About an hour after the 41-10 rout ended, West Milford resident Christopher Greyshock, 57, rear-ended another vehicle at Alps Road and Route 23.

When police arrived on the scene, they quickly determined that Greyshock was likely intoxicated. Later investigation found that he had an open container in his car, along with marijuana and rolling papers.

As he failed field sobriety tests, an officer asked him why he’d gotten behind the wheel in his condition. “The Jets suck,” was his memorable response. At police headquarters, his blood alcohol level was determined to be 0.13, well over the state’s .08% legal limit for driving. He’s been charged with DWI, possession, reckless driving, and having an open container in his vehicle, reportedly a fifth of bourbon.

Whatever your reason for driving drunk, a DWI charge is a big deal. Get the help you need to protect your rights and minimize your exposure to serious penalties by working with an experienced New Jersey DWI defense lawyer. Call Matthew Reisig today at 732-378-9272 for a free consultation.

Drunk Man Tries To Escape To NY After DUI Accident

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Man Attempts Barefoot Escape to New York After Drunk Driving Accident

A New York resident attempted an innovative evasion of police after flipping his vehicle in Mahwah, New Jersey, on November 27. Officers found him walking alone, barefoot and splattered with mud, less than a mile from the New York state line.

Nicholas Panebianco, 26, lives in Airmont, New York, and after Mahwah police finally found him – his flipped 2017 Dodge pickup truck had been called in earlier – he confessed to having been driving the overturned truck and, according to Officer Christopher Fasulo, had a “strong odor of alcohol” on his breath.

Upon discovering the unoccupied truck, which was lying on its side in the woods near the intersection of Miller Road and E. Mahwah Road, police called in a K-9 officer to help find the driver. He had apparently exited the wrecked truck and then, according to a witness, disappeared into the woods. He was found on Airmont Avenue, apparently having decided to walk home across the state line.

Panebianco was ultimately taken to Hackensack University Medical Center for observation, and has been charged with DWI, reckless driving, leaving the scene of an accident, and failing to report an accident.

If you’re facing DWI charges in New Jersey, you need experienced help right away to limit your exposure to our state’s tough drunk driving penalties. Call Matthew Reisig today at 732-378-9272 for a free consultation with an experienced New Jersey DWI defense lawyer.

Women Facing Charges After Taking Turns Driving Drunk

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Attorney For Fighting NJ DUI Case With Multiple Drivers

Hoboken Police, responding to a call about multiple car crashes involving parked cars, found a pair of women who had allegedly been alternating driving chores in a small-scale drunk driving spree. Inside the car, officers found 23-year-old Janelle Green, a New Jersey resident, behind the wheel and 24-year-old Jamila Banks, a resident of Alexandria, Virginia, in the passenger seat.

According to the two women, Banks had been driving the car but hit two parked cars as she went. Perhaps recognizing that she shouldn’t be driving, she turned the wheel over to Green. Unfortunately, Green was also allegedly intoxicated at the time, and she went on to strike at least two more parked vehicles.

Hiring A DUI Lawyer To Fight New Jersey Drunk Driving Charges

Both women were taken into custody and charged with DWI in a school zone. Looking at the bright side, no one was injured in the incident, including Green and Banks, but both will have a fight on their hands to push back on this novel DWI story.

If you’ve been arrested for DWI in New Jersey, an experienced DWI defense attorney can make a big difference for you. Call Matthew Reisig today at 732-378-9272 for a free consultation with an experienced New Jersey drunk driving defense attorney.

Galloway Man Gets DWI After Repeatedly Passing in No-Passing Lane

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No Passing Zone Violation Leads To DUI Arrest In NJ

As is so often the case, it’s the minor stuff that ultimately leads intoxicated drivers to get into trouble. For Kyle Francis of Galloway Township, while allegedly driving drunk was the source of his issues, his decision to pass multiple cars in a no-passing zone seems to have led him to crash his Chevy Equinox into a Nissan Sentra around 5:15 p.m. on April 2 as he illegally proceeded down South York Road.

The Sentra was turning when Francis struck it, and the driver was transported to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center with minor injuries.

Francis has been charged with DWI, reckless driving, and improper passing, but prosecutors say more charges may be forthcoming as they continue their investigation.

In DWIs where a person is injured, police have far more incentive to leave no stone unturned in their search for additional information, and it’s possible that Kyle Francis’s ultimate legal matter will be far more serious than traffic violations.

Experienced DWI Attorney For Fighting Reckless Driving Charges

If you’ve been arrested for DWI in New Jersey, get experienced help right away. If you’ve been arrested for DWI after no passing zone violations, you need an expert drunk driving defense attorney to fight your multiple charges.

Matthew Reisig has helped more than 1,300 New Jersey drivers avoid conviction on DWI and related charges.

Call 732-378-9272 today for a free consultation with an experienced New Jersey DWI defense lawyer.

Jets’ Donahue Into Rehab After Lincoln Tunnel DUI Crash

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Arrested for Drunk Driving In New Jersey After A Vehicle Crash

A wrong-way crash in the Lincoln Tunnel in Weehawken wasn’t the first drunk driving case that Jets linebacker Dylan Donahue had been party to since being drafted into the NFL last May.

Just ten days after going pro, Donahue flipped his SUV while allegedly driving drunk in his hometown of Billings, Montana.

Police there claim that his blood alcohol content was recorded at 0.137, far above the .08 legal limit there and in New Jersey.

Then, in February, he was arrested for drunk driving by New Jersey police after the Lincoln Tunnel incident.

That sent him, apparently with the full support of his team, into rehab.

Donahue’s agent, Gary Uberstine, released a statement that read in part, “Dylan recognizes the seriousness of these issues and has voluntarily taken some important initial steps to deal with them.” The Jets say that he’ll be welcomed back when he’s healthy again.

The team has stood by players in the past as they dealt with substance abuse issues and got their lives together.

The National Football League, on the other hand, will likely issue Donahue suspensions as a disciplinary matter. What judges in Montana and New Jersey, where Donahue’s cases are still pending, have to say remains to be seen.

Hiring A DWI Attorney For Drunk Driving Charges Involving A Crash In NJ

If you’ve been arrested for DWI after a car crash in New Jersey, an experienced DWI defense lawyer can help you avoid the worst consequences. Call Matthew Reisig today at 732-378-9272 to talk to a lawyer for free.

17-Year-Old Faces DWI After Lacey Traffic Stop

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DUI Attorney For Underage Drinking Charges In New Jersey

Underage drinking is illegal in New Jersey, so drivers who are under 21 face a slightly different landscape in DWI law, as one Forked River 17-year-old is learning.

Lacey police stopped the teenage male driver around 10:30 p.m. on March 18, near the intersection of Arlington Avenue and Alpine Street.

Officers Michael Moeller and Scott Keefe discovered the young man, apparently intoxicated, and with an open container in the vehicle with him.

He was taken to police headquarters and charged with DWI, possession of an open container of alcohol in a motor vehicle, reckless driving, and other traffic infractions.

The problem for any teen in this situation is that for underaged drivers, a blood alcohol content of just 0.01% is enough to trigger charges.

Penalties for underage drivers facing drunk driving charges include 90 days without your driver’s license, mandatory attendance at an alcohol and driver safety program, community service, and fines of up to $500.

Your insurance company will also have a lot to say about this turn of events, and if they don’t cancel your policy, you can expect to pay a lot more for the pleasure for years to come.

Fighting Underage DUI Charges With Experienced NJ Attorney

DWI is tough for teen drivers, who are finally experiencing independence, but still prone to making poor decisions.

If your child has been arrested for DWI in New Jersey, talk to an experienced DWI defense lawyer to see what can be done to help.

Call Matthew Reisig today at 732-378-9272 for a free consultation.