***ENTIRE TRAFFIC MATTER DISMISSED IN DISTRICT COURT 38-1-24 (SCHWENKSVILLE, PA, MONTGOMERY COUNTY)***

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***2nd OFFENSE DWI DISMISSED*** (TINTON FALLS, MONMOUTH COUNTY)***

2ND Offense DWI Dismissed.  Our client refused to take the alcotest.  We were successful in arguing that the DWI should be dismissed.  The Trooper agreed with us and the case was DISMISSED.  Call us to see if your case is eligible to be Dismissed.  The phone call is free.  1-888-9-NOT-GUILTY (1-888-966-8484)

***DWI DISMISSED (SPRINGFIELD COURT, UNION COUNTY)***

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I just wanted to thank you and your office for the wonderful work you did representing me in court.  The young woman who was there was knowledgeable and articulate, and smoothly negotiated with the Trooper, all to a satisfactory conclusion.  Please pass my appreciation on to her as well.

I wish you and your firm the best in the future.

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Hi Greg,

I just wanted to say thank you for taking care of the 2 tickets without points and not having to have my husband appear in court.

I appreciate it and I hope we don’t need your services again but if we do I will certainly call upon you.

***DWI DISMISSED***

Client was charged with DWI.  There was an issue as to whether he was "operating" the vehicle.  We vigorously fought the case and the DWI was entirely DISMISSED.  Call us to see if your DWI matter can be dismissed.  1-888-9-NOT-GUILTY (1-888-966-8484)

39:4-50. Driving while intoxicated.

(a) Except as provided in subsection (g) of this section, a person who operates a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor, narcotic, hallucinogenic or habit-producing drug, or operates a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08% or more by weight of alcohol in the defendant's blood or permits another person who is under the influence of intoxicating liquor, narcotic, hallucinogenic or habit-producing drug to operate a motor vehicle owned by him or in his custody or control or permits another to operate a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08% or more by weight of alcohol in the defendant's blood shall be subject:

(1) For the first offense:

(i) if the person's blood alcohol concentration is 0.08% or higher but less than 0.10%, or the person operates a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor, or the person permits another person who is under the influence of intoxicating liquor to operate a motor vehicle owned by him or in his custody or control or permits another person with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08% or higher but less than 0.10% to operate a motor vehicle, to a fine of not less than $250 nor more than $400 and a period of detainment of not less than 12 hours nor more than 48 hours spent during two consecutive days of not less than six hours each day and served as prescribed by the program requirements of the Intoxicated Driver Resource Centers established under subsection (f) of this section and, in the discretion of the court, a term of imprisonment of not more than 30 days and shall forthwith forfeit his right to operate a motor vehicle over the highways of this State for a period of three months;

(ii) if the person's blood alcohol concentration is 0.10% or higher, or the person operates a motor vehicle while under the influence of narcotic, hallucinogenic or habit-producing drug, or the person permits another person who is under the influence of narcotic, hallucinogenic or habit-producing drug to operate a motor vehicle owned by him or in his custody or control, or permits another person with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.10% or more to operate a motor vehicle, to a fine of not less than $300 nor more than $500 and a period of detainment of not less than 12 hours nor more than 48 hours spent during two consecutive days of not less than six hours each day and served as prescribed by the program requirements of the Intoxicated Driver Resource Centers established under subsection (f) of this section and, in the discretion of the court, a term of imprisonment of not more than 30 days and shall forthwith forfeit his right to operate a motor vehicle over the highways of this State for a period of not less than seven months nor more than one year;

(iii) For a first offense, a person also shall be subject to the provisions of P.L.1999, c.417 (C.39:4-50.16 et al.).

(2) For a second violation, a person shall be subject to a fine of not less than $500.00 nor more than $1,000.00, and shall be ordered by the court to perform community service for a period of 30 days, which shall be of such form and on such terms as the court shall deem appropriate under the circumstances, and shall be sentenced to imprisonment for a term of not less than 48 consecutive hours, which shall not be suspended or served on probation, nor more than 90 days, and shall forfeit his right to operate a motor vehicle over the highways of this State for a period of two years upon conviction, and, after the expiration of said period, he may make application to the Chief Administrator of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission for a license to operate a motor vehicle, which application may be granted at the discretion of the chief

administrator, consistent with subsection (b) of this section. For a second violation, a person also shall be required to install an ignition interlock device under the provisions of P.L.1999, c.417 (C.39:4-50.16 et al.).

(3) For a third or subsequent violation, a person shall be subject to a fine of $1,000.00, and shall be sentenced to imprisonment for a term of not less than 180 days in a county jail or workhouse, except that the court may lower such term for each day, not exceeding 90 days, served participating in a drug or alcohol inpatient rehabilitation program approved by the Intoxicated Driver Resource Center and shall thereafter forfeit his right to operate a motor vehicle over the highways of this State for 10 years. For a third or subsequent violation, a person also shall be required to install an ignition interlock device under the provisions of P.L.1999, c.417 (C.39:4-50.16 et al.).

As used in this section, the phrase "narcotic, hallucinogenic or habit-producing drug" includes an inhalant or other substance containing a chemical capable of releasing any toxic vapors or fumes for the purpose of inducing a condition of intoxication, such as any glue, cement or any other substance containing one or more of the following chemical compounds: acetone and acetate, amyl nitrite or amyl nitrate or their isomers, benzene, butyl alcohol, butyl nitrite, butyl nitrate or their isomers, ethyl acetate, ethyl alcohol, ethyl nitrite or ethyl nitrate, ethylene dichloride, isobutyl alcohol or isopropyl alcohol, methyl alcohol, methyl ethyl ketone, nitrous oxide, n-propyl alcohol, pentachlorophenol, petroleum ether, propyl nitrite or propyl nitrate or their isomers, toluene, toluol or xylene or any other chemical substance capable of causing a condition of intoxication, inebriation, excitement, stupefaction or the dulling of the brain or nervous system as a result of the inhalation of the fumes or vapors of such chemical substance.

Whenever an operator of a motor vehicle has been involved in an accident resulting in death, bodily injury or property damage, a police officer shall consider that fact along with all other facts and circumstances in determining whether there are reasonable grounds to believe that person was operating a motor vehicle in violation of this section.

A conviction of a violation of a law of a substantially similar nature in another jurisdiction, regardless of whether that jurisdiction is a signatory to the Interstate Driver License Compact pursuant to P.L.1966, c.73 (C.39:5D-1 et seq.), shall constitute a prior conviction under this subsection unless the defendant can demonstrate by clear and convincing evidence that the conviction in the other jurisdiction was based exclusively upon a violation of a proscribed blood alcohol concentration of less than 0.08%.

If the driving privilege of any person is under revocation or suspension for a violation of any provision of this Title or Title 2C of the New Jersey Statutes at the time of any conviction for a violation of this section, the revocation or suspension period imposed shall commence as of the date of termination of the existing revocation or suspension period. In the case of any person who at the time of the imposition of sentence is less than 17 years of age, the forfeiture, suspension or revocation of the driving privilege imposed by the court under this section shall commence immediately, run through the offender's seventeenth birthday and continue from that date for the period set by the court pursuant to paragraphs (1) through (3) of this subsection. A court that imposes a term of imprisonment for a first or second offense under this section may sentence the person so convicted to the county jail, to the workhouse of the county wherein the offense was committed, to an inpatient rehabilitation program or to an Intoxicated Driver Resource Center or other facility approved by the chief of the Intoxicated Driving Program Unit in the Department of Health and Senior Services. For a third or subsequent offense a person shall not serve a term of imprisonment at an Intoxicated Driver Resource Center as provided in subsection (f).

A person who has been convicted of a previous violation of this section need not be charged as a second or subsequent offender in the complaint made against him in order to render him liable to the punishment imposed by this section on a second or subsequent offender, but if the second offense occurs more than 10 years after the first offense, the court shall treat the second conviction as a first offense for sentencing purposes and if a third offense occurs more than 10 years after the second offense, the court shall treat the third conviction as a second offense for sentencing purposes.

(b) A person convicted under this section must satisfy the screening, evaluation, referral, program and fee requirements of the Division of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse's Intoxicated Driving Program Unit, and of the Intoxicated Driver Resource Centers and a program of alcohol and drug education and highway safety, as prescribed by the chief administrator. The sentencing court shall inform the person convicted that failure to satisfy such requirements shall result in a mandatory two-day term of imprisonment in a county jail and a driver license revocation or suspension and continuation of revocation or suspension until such requirements are satisfied, unless stayed by court order in accordance with the Rules Governing the Courts of the State of New Jersey, or R.S.39:5-22. Upon sentencing, the court shall forward to the Division of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse's Intoxicated Driving Program Unit a copy of a person's conviction record. A fee of $100.00 shall

be payable to the Alcohol Education, Rehabilitation and Enforcement Fund established pursuant to section 3 of P.L.1983, c.531 (C.26:2B-32) to support the Intoxicated Driving Program Unit.

(c) Upon conviction of a violation of this section, the court shall collect forthwith the New Jersey driver's license or licenses of the person so convicted and forward such license or licenses to the chief administrator. The court shall inform the person convicted that if he is convicted of personally operating a motor vehicle during the period of license suspension imposed pursuant to subsection (a) of this section, he shall, upon conviction, be subject to the penalties established in R.S.39:3-40. The person convicted shall be informed orally and in writing. A person shall be required to acknowledge receipt of that written notice in writing. Failure to receive a written notice or failure to acknowledge in writing the receipt of a written notice shall not be a defense to a subsequent charge of a violation of R.S.39:3-40. In the event that a person convicted under this section is the holder of any out-of-State driver's license, the court shall not collect the license but shall notify forthwith the chief administrator, who shall, in turn, notify appropriate officials in the licensing jurisdiction. The court shall, however, revoke the nonresident's driving privilege to operate a motor vehicle in this State, in accordance with this section. Upon conviction of a violation of this section, the court shall notify the person convicted, orally and in writing, of the penalties for a second, third or subsequent violation of this section. A person shall be required to acknowledge receipt of that written notice in writing. Failure to receive a written notice or failure to acknowledge in writing the receipt of a written notice shall not be a defense to a subsequent charge of a violation of this section.

(d) The chief administrator shall promulgate rules and regulations pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.) in order to establish a program of alcohol education and highway safety, as prescribed by this act.

(e) Any person accused of a violation of this section who is liable to punishment imposed by this section as a second or subsequent offender shall be entitled to the same rights of discovery as allowed defendants pursuant to the Rules Governing the Courts of the State of New Jersey.

(f) The counties, in cooperation with the Division of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse and the commission, but subject to the approval of the Division of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse, shall designate and establish on a county or regional basis Intoxicated Driver Resource Centers. These centers shall have the capability of serving as community treatment referral centers and as court monitors of a person's compliance with the ordered treatment, service alternative or community service. All centers established pursuant to this subsection shall be administered by a counselor certified by the Alcohol and Drug Counselor Certification Board of New Jersey or other professional with a minimum of five years' experience in the treatment of alcoholism. All centers shall be required to develop individualized treatment plans for all persons attending the centers; provided that the duration of any ordered treatment or referral shall not exceed one year. It shall be the center's responsibility to establish networks with the community alcohol and drug education, treatment and rehabilitation resources and to receive monthly reports from the referral agencies regarding a person's participation and compliance with the program. Nothing in this subsection shall bar these centers from developing their own education and treatment programs; provided that they are approved by the Division of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse.

Upon a person's failure to report to the initial screening or any subsequent ordered referral, the Intoxicated Driver Resource Center shall promptly notify the sentencing court of the person's failure to comply.

Required detention periods at the Intoxicated Driver Resource Centers shall be determined according to the individual treatment classification assigned by the Intoxicated Driving Program Unit. Upon attendance at an Intoxicated Driver Resource Center, a person shall be required to pay a per diem fee of $75.00 for the first offender program or a per diem fee of $100.00 for the second offender program, as appropriate. Any increases in the per diem fees after the first full year shall be determined pursuant to rules and regulations adopted by the Commissioner of Health and Senior Services in consultation with the Governor's Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.).

The centers shall conduct a program of alcohol and drug education and highway safety, as prescribed by the chief administrator.

The Commissioner of Health and Senior Services shall adopt rules and regulations pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), in order to effectuate the purposes of this subsection.

(g) When a violation of this section occurs while:

(1) on any school property used for school purposes which is owned by or leased to any elementary or secondary school or school board, or within 1,000 feet of such school property;

(2) driving through a school crossing as defined in R.S.39:1-1 if the municipality, by ordinance or resolution, has designated the school crossing as such; or

(3) driving through a school crossing as defined in R.S.39:1-1 knowing that juveniles are present if the

municipality has not designated the school crossing as such by ordinance or resolution, the convicted person shall: for a first offense, be fined not less than $500 or more than $800, be imprisoned for not more than 60 days and have his license to operate a motor vehicle suspended for a period of not less than one year or more than two years; for a second offense, be fined not less than $1,000 or more than $2,000, perform community service for a period of 60 days, be imprisoned for not less than 96 consecutive hours, which shall not be suspended or served on probation, nor more than 180 days, except that the court may lower such term for each day, not exceeding 90 days, served performing community service in such form and on such terms as the court shall deem appropriate under the circumstances and have his license to operate a motor vehicle suspended for a period of four years; and, for a third offense, be fined $2,000, imprisoned for 180 days in a county jail or workhouse, except that the court may lower such term for each day, not exceeding 90 days, served participating in a drug or alcohol inpatient rehabilitation program approved by the Intoxicated Driver Resource Center, and have his license to operate a motor vehicle suspended for a period of 20 years; the period of license suspension shall commence upon the completion of any prison sentence imposed upon that person.

A map or true copy of a map depicting the location and boundaries of the area on or within 1,000 feet of any property used for school purposes which is owned by or leased to any elementary or secondary school or school board produced pursuant to section 1 of P.L.1987, c.101 (C.2C:35-7) may be used in a prosecution under paragraph (1) of this subsection.

It shall not be relevant to the imposition of sentence pursuant to paragraph (1) or (2) of this subsection that the defendant was unaware that the prohibited conduct took place while on or within 1,000 feet of any school property or while driving through a school crossing. Nor shall it be relevant to the imposition of sentence that no juveniles were present on the school property or crossing zone at the time of the offense or that the school was not in session.

(h) A court also may order a person convicted pursuant to subsection a. of this section, to participate in a supervised visitation program as either a condition of probation or a form of community service, giving preference to those who were under the age of 21 at the time of the offense. Prior to ordering a person to participate in such a program, the court may consult with any person who may provide useful information on the defendant's physical, emotional and mental suitability for the visit to ensure that it will not cause any injury to the defendant. The court also may order that the defendant participate in a counseling session under the supervision of the Intoxicated Driving Program Unit prior to participating in the supervised visitation program. The supervised visitation program shall be at one or more of the following facilities which have agreed to participate in the program under the supervision of the facility's personnel and the probation department:

(1) a trauma center, critical care center or acute care hospital having basic emergency services, which receives victims of motor vehicle accidents for the purpose of observing appropriate victims of drunk drivers and victims who are, themselves, drunk drivers;

(2) a facility which cares for advanced alcoholics or drug abusers, to observe persons in the advanced stages of alcoholism or drug abuse; or

(3) if approved by a county medical examiner, the office of the county medical examiner or a public morgue to observe appropriate victims of vehicle accidents involving drunk drivers.

As used in this section, "appropriate victim" means a victim whose condition is determined by the facility's supervisory personnel and the probation officer to be appropriate for demonstrating the results of accidents involving drunk drivers without being unnecessarily gruesome or traumatic to the defendant.

If at any time before or during a visitation the facility's supervisory personnel and the probation officer determine that the visitation may be or is traumatic or otherwise inappropriate for that defendant, the visitation shall be terminated without prejudice to the defendant. The program may include a personal conference after the visitation, which may include the sentencing judge or the judge who coordinates the program for the court, the defendant, defendant's counsel, and, if available, the defendant's parents to discuss the visitation and its effect on the defendant's future conduct. If a personal conference is not practicable because of the defendant's absence from the jurisdiction, conflicting time schedules, or any other reason, the court shall require the defendant to submit a written report concerning the visitation experience and its impact on the defendant. The county, a court, any facility visited pursuant to the program, any agents, employees, or independent contractors of the court, county, or facility visited pursuant to the program, and any person supervising a defendant during the visitation, are not liable for any civil damages resulting from injury to the defendant, or for civil damages associated with the visitation which are caused by the defendant, except for willful or grossly negligent acts intended to, or reasonably expected to result in, that injury or damage.

The Supreme Court may adopt court rules or directives to effectuate the purposes of this subsection.

(i) In addition to any other fine, fee, or other charge imposed pursuant to law, the court shall assess a person convicted of a violation of the provisions of this section a surcharge of $100, of which amount $50 shall be payable to the municipality in which the conviction was obtained and $50 shall be payable to the Treasurer of the State of New Jersey for deposit into the General Fund.

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The legal services and counsel I got from Greg Shugar was excellent. I had a traffic court appearance In Weehawken recently and a lawyer from his firm was there early and managed to talk to the Prosecutor before the Judge appeared and got the case settled amicably and in no time I was back on my way to my place of business . She took all the grief out of the appearnance and I am very grateful.

10 Points Reduced to ZERO!!!

We sucessfully reduced 10 points of moving violations down to ZERO points!!!  If you or anyone you know is in need of a lawyer who can reduce a substantial amount of points to ZERO....call The Shugar Law Office at 1-888-9-NOT-GUILTY (1-888-966-8484) to see how we can help you!!!

Refusal to Take Breath Test DISMISSED!!

Client was charged with refusal to submit to a breath test.  We used unique and cutting edge case law to persuade the prosecutor into dismissing the refusal.  If you or anyone you know requires a lawyer who is willing to try and put forth unique and cutting edge arguments call Shugar Law Office at 1-888-9-NOT-GUILTY (1-888-966-8484) to see how we can help. 

COMPLETE DISMISSAL IN NEWARK

DWI matter was completely dismissed.  1-888-9-NOT-GUILTY (1-888-966-8484). 

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2nd Offense DWI and Refusal (3 Month Suspension)

Client was facing 3 years loss of license for his pending DWI and Refusal matter.  We submitted a brief to the proseuctor and sucessfully argued the matter to a 3 month total loss of license.  If you or anyone you know is facing a DWI, call 1-888-9-NOT-GUILTY (1-888-966-8484) 

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2nd Offense DWI DISMISSED!!! ----------------------------(1-888-9-NOT-GUILTY)

After our client was in an accident, she was charged with a DWI.  The officer alleged she was under the influence of drugs.  If convicted of this DWI it would have been her 2nd offense, and therefore she would have lost her license for a mandatory 2 years.  After reviewing the discovery we found there were substantial problems with the State's case.  After zealously representing her in Court we were able to sucessfully argue for a complete dismissal of the case.  Her license was NOT suspended.  Needless to say, she said she was very satisfied with her choice in hiring us to represent her.  If you or someone you know has been charged with a DWI....Call....1-888-9-NOT-GUILTY (1-888-966-8484). 

4th Time DWI -- NO JAIL!!!

If you plead guilty to a 3rd or more offense to a DWI, there is a mandatory 6 months Jail.  We sucessfully avoided jail for our client who was a 4th time offender.  If you are in a similar situation call 1-888-9-NOT-GUILTY (1-888-966-8484) to see how we can help you!  One phone call may save you 6 months in Jail. 

DWI - Ship Bottom - New Jersey - DISMISSED

Our client was charged with a DWI, Reckless Driving and a 4 Point Speeding Ticket.  We were able to have the Speeding Ticket and DWI DISMISSED!  He did not lose his license at all.  Call 1-888-9-NOT-GUILTY (1-888-966-8484) to see if we can have your DWI DISMISSED!

Broken Speedometer - SPEEDING - NEW JERSEY - CASE DISMISSED

Client was charged with a 4 point speeding violation in Egg Harbor Twp.  We sucessfully argued that it was not his fault, as his speedometer was broken.  He paid a $64 fine and walked out of court.  Call 1-888-9-NOT-GUILTY (1-888-966-8484) to see if your case can be worked out to a similar resolution. 

Newark, New Jersey (Essex County) Careless Driving Ticket DISMISSED!

Newark, New Jersey (Essex County) Careless Driving Ticket DISMISSED!

DWI Jersey City DISMISSED

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Criminal Mischief Dismissed (Bergen County)

Client was charged with 4th Degree Criminal Mischief in violation of (2C:17-3) in Bergen County.  We sucessfully argued its complete dismissal!

2C:17-3. Criminal mischief.

a. Offense defined. A person is guilty of criminal mischief if he:

(1) Purposely or knowingly damages tangible property of another or damages tangible property of another recklessly or negligently in the employment of fire, explosives or other dangerous means listed in subsection a. of N.J.S.2C:17-2; or

(2) Purposely, knowingly or recklessly tampers with tangible property of another so as to endanger person or property, including the damaging or destroying of a rental premises by a tenant in retaliation for institution of eviction proceedings.

b. Grading. (1) Criminal mischief is a crime of the third degree if the actor purposely or knowingly causes pecuniary loss of $2,000.00 or more.

(2) Criminal mischief is a crime of the fourth degree if the actor causes pecuniary loss in excess of $500.00 but less than $2000.00. It is a disorderly persons offense if the actor causes pecuniary loss of $500.00 or less.

(3) Criminal mischief is a crime of the third degree if the actor damages, defaces, eradicates, alters, receives, releases or causes the loss of any research property used by the research facility, or otherwise causes physical disruption to the functioning of the research facility. The term "physical disruption" does not include any lawful activity that results from public, governmental, or research facility employee reaction to the disclosure of information about the research facility.

(4) Criminal mischief is a crime of the fourth degree if the actor damages, removes or impairs the operation of any device, including, but not limited to, a sign, signal, light or other equipment, which serves to regulate or ensure the safety of air traffic at any

airport, landing field, landing strip, heliport, helistop or any other aviation facility; however, if the damage, removal or impediment of the device recklessly causes bodily injury or damage to property, the actor is guilty of a crime of the third degree, or if it recklessly causes a death, the actor is guilty of a crime of the second degree.

(5) Criminal mischief is a crime of the fourth degree if the actor interferes or tampers with any airport, landing field, landing strip, heliport, helistop or any other aviation facility; however if the interference or tampering with the airport, landing field, landing strip, heliport, helistop or other aviation facility recklessly causes bodily injury or damage to property, the actor is guilty of a crime of the third degree, or if it recklessly causes a death, the actor is guilty of a crime of the second degree.

(6) Criminal mischief is a crime of the third degree if the actor tampers with a grave, crypt, mausoleum or other site where human remains are stored or interred, with the purpose to desecrate, destroy or steal such human remains or any part thereof.

(7) Criminal mischief is a crime of the third degree if the actor purposely or knowingly causes a substantial interruption or impairment of public communication, transportation, supply of water, oil, gas or power, or other public service. Criminal mischief is a crime of the second degree if the substantial interruption or impairment recklessly causes death.

(8) Criminal mischief is a crime of the fourth degree if the actor purposely or knowingly breaks, digs up, obstructs or otherwise tampers with any pipes or mains for conducting gas, oil or water, or any works erected for supplying buildings with gas, oil or water, or any appurtenances or appendages therewith connected, or injures, cuts, breaks down, destroys or otherwise tampers with any electric light wires, poles or appurtenances, or any telephone, telecommunications, cable television or telegraph wires, lines, cable or appurtenances.

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Berkeley Twp (Ocean County) DWI and Refusal DISMISSED!!!

Client was charged in Berkeley Twp located in Ocean County with a DWI (39:4-50) and Refusal to take a breath test (39:4-50.2).  Initially the proseuctor wanted our client to plea guilty to both and receive a 7 month license suspension.  We fought the case like we always do, and in the end, both charges were DISMISSED.  She paid NO FINE, NO SUSPENSION, NO COURT COSTS......Best possible result!!  Call us at 1-888-9-NOT-GUILTY (1-888-966-8484) to see if your DWI can be dismissed!!! 

Crack Possession (3rd Degree) (Extended Term Eigible) NO JAIL

Client in Bergen County was charged and Indicted with 3rd Degree Crack Possession.  3rd Degree possession carries a 3 to 5 year State Prison sentence.  He had priors therefore he was Extended Term Eligible.  The first "offer" by the prosecutor was for him to plead guilty to the possession and spend the next 4 years in State Prision.  If our client took that "deal" (if you even want to call it a deal) the prosecutor said he would not seek the Extended Term.  This was a terrible offer.  After preparing a motion to supress incriminating statements made by our client, but before filing it, we conferenced the matter with the prosecutor.  At that same conference we avoided jail and he was put on a minor probationary period with drug counseling.  Another great result!  See how we can help you!  Call 1-888-9-NOT-GUILTY (1-888-966-8484).

Carless Driving (N.J.S.A. 39:4-97) DISMISSED IN HALEDON

Our client was charged with a careless driving after she was involved in an accident.  We successfully argued and the case was COMPLETELY DISMISSED.  No Fines, No Surcharges, No Points. 

39:3-40 Driving While Suspended (4th Offense) NO JAIL

We represented an individual in Bellmawr for a 4th Offense 39:3-40 Driving While Suspended.  He was facing 10 days jail.  He knew he was suspended when he got this ticket.  His license was NOT restored and was STILL suspended when we appeared in court.  We were able to avoid jail and amend his ticket to a much lesser offense with NO additional suspension.  He paid a total fine of $189. 

Look Below for the Penalties and Fines for a 39:3-40 Driving While Suspended:

Most Common Mandatory Penalties for 39:3-40:

1st Offense: Upon conviction of a first offense, a fine of $500.00 and a period of drivers license suspension of up to six months.

2nd Offense: Upon conviction of a second offense, a fine of $750.00, imprisonment in the county jail for not more than five days, and a period of drivers license suspension of up to six months.

3rd Offense: Upon conviction of a third or subsequent offense, a fine of $1,000.00, imprisonment in the county jail for ten days, and a period of drivers license suspension of up to six months.

Mandatory Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) Surcharges:
Upon conviction of a 39:3-40 the MVC imposes a $250.00 surcharge for each year for the next three (3) years.

Most Common Enhancement of 39:3-40 Penalties if the Following Occurred:
Accident Involving Personal Injury: Upon conviction, the court shall impose a period of imprisonment for not less than 45 days or more than 180 days, if while operating a vehicle you are involved in an accident (even if it was not your fault) resulting in bodily injury to another person.

Driving While Suspended when Initially Suspended for Driving an Uninsured Vehicle Under NJSA 39:6B-2:
Upon conviction, the court shall impose an additional $500.00 fine, and shall have your license suspended an additional one to two years and may be imprisoned in the county jail for not more than ninety days.

Driving While Suspended when Initially Suspended for a DWI Under NJSA 39:4-50:
Upon conviction, the court shall impose an additional $500.00 fine, and shall have your license suspended an additional one to two years and may be imprisoned in the county jail for not less than 10 days or more than 90 days.

Subsequent NJSA 39:3-40 with a companion motor vehicle moving violation:
If you are convicted of a second or subsequent violation and the second or subsequent offense involved a moving violation, the term of imprisonment for the second or subsequent offense shall be 10 days longer than the term of imprisonment imposed for the previous offense. A moving violation is any violation for which motor vehicle points are assessed by the Motor Vehicle Commission.

39:4-50. Driving while intoxicated

39:4-50. Driving while intoxicated. (a) Except as provided in subsection (g) of this section, a person who operates a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor, narcotic, hallucinogenic or habit-producing drug, or operates a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08% or more by weight of alcohol in the defendant's blood or permits another person who is under the influence of intoxicating liquor, narcotic, hallucinogenic or habit-producing drug to operate a motor vehicle owned by him or in his custody or control or permits another to operate a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08% or more by weight of alcohol in the defendant's blood shall be subject:


(1) For the first offense:
(i) if the person's blood alcohol concentration is 0.08% or higher but less than 0.10%, or the person operates a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor, or the person permits another person who is under the influence of intoxicating liquor to operate a motor vehicle owned by him or in his custody or control or permits another person with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08% or higher but less than 0.10% to operate a motor vehicle, to a fine of not less than $250 nor more than $400 and a period of detainment of not less than 12 hours nor more than 48 hours spent during two consecutive days of not less than six hours each day and served as prescribed by the program requirements of the Intoxicated Driver Resource Centers established under subsection (f) of this section and, in the discretion of the court, a term of imprisonment of not more than 30 days and shall forthwith forfeit his right to operate a motor vehicle over the highways of this State for a period of three months;

(ii) if the person's blood alcohol concentration is 0.10% or higher, or the person operates a motor vehicle while under the influence of narcotic, hallucinogenic or habit-producing drug, or the person permits another person who is under the influence of narcotic, hallucinogenic or habit-producing drug to operate a motor vehicle owned by him or in his custody or control, or permits another person with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.10% or more to operate a motor vehicle, to a fine of not less than $300 nor more than $500 and a period of detainment of not less than 12 hours nor more than 48 hours spent during two consecutive days of not less than six hours each day and served as prescribed by the program requirements of the Intoxicated Driver Resource Centers established under subsection (f) of this section and, in the discretion of the court, a term of imprisonment of not more than 30 days and shall forthwith forfeit his right to operate a motor vehicle over the highways of this State for a period of not less than seven months nor more than one year;

(iii) For a first offense, a person also shall be subject to the provisions of P.L.1999, c.417 (C.39:4-50.16 et al.).

(2) For a second violation, a person shall be subject to a fine of not less than $500.00 nor more than $1,000.00, and shall be ordered by the court to perform community service for a period of 30 days, which shall be of such form and on such terms as the court shall deem appropriate under the circumstances, and shall be sentenced to imprisonment for a term of not less than 48 consecutive hours, which shall not be suspended or served on probation, nor more than 90 days, and shall forfeit his right to operate a motor vehicle over the highways of this State for a period of two years upon conviction, and, after the expiration of said period, he may make application to the Chief Administrator of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission for a license to operate a motor vehicle, which application may be granted at the discretion of the chief administrator, consistent with subsection (b) of this section. For a second violation, a person also shall be required to install an ignition interlock device under the provisions of P.L.1999, c.417 (C.39:4-50.16 et al.).


(3) For a third or subsequent violation, a person shall be subject to a fine of $1,000.00, and shall be sentenced to imprisonment for a term of not less than 180 days in a county jail or workhouse, except that the court may lower such term for each day, not exceeding 90 days, served participating in a drug or alcohol inpatient rehabilitation program approved by the Intoxicated Driver Resource Center and shall thereafter forfeit his right to operate a motor vehicle over the highways of this State for 10 years. For a third or subsequent violation, a person also shall be required to install an ignition interlock device under the provisions of P.L.1999, c.417 (C.39:4-50.16 et al.).

COMPLETE DISMISSAL IN RIDGEFIELD BORO (BERGEN COUNTY, NJ)

Client was in an accident and was issued a careless driving (N.J.S.A. 39:4-97).  We argued the case and it was completely dismissed.  NO FINES, NO SURCHARGES, NO POINTS.  Call Shugar Law Office 1-888-9-NOT-GUILTY (1-888-966-8484) to see how we can help you!

COMPLETE DISMISSAL IN EAST ORANGE

Client was charged with driving while suspended (39:3-40) in East Orange.  She hired us on Saturday and we appeared in court with her on Monday.  We argued her case and the charges were DISMISSED.  NO FINE, NO SURCHARGES!! 

COMPLETE DISMISSAL IN VINELAND

Our client rear-ended another vehicle.  The accident was completely her fault.  Frank Falkenstein, Esq. from our office appeared and the case was COMPLETELY DISMISSED!! No fine, No Points, No Surcharges!

**Another Satisfied Client**

Greg: Thanks to you and Sean, yesterday's court date was smooth and painless. The results could not have been any better. While I hope that I will not require your services again, you can be sure that if I do, I will call you first. Best regards,

NO PRISON

Client was Charged with the following:
1) DWI
2) Leaving the Scene of an Accident
3) Reckless Driving
4) Failure to stop at a stop sign
5) 4th Degree Assault by Auto
6) 2nd Degree Eulding Police

Our client was charged with driving while intoxicated, hitting a police car with an officer inside it, as well as fleeing the scene.  His total exposure was 5 - 10 years in prison.  The prosecutor was aiming for at least 1 - 2 years incarceration.  We were able to avoid an indictment and avoid any prison time. 

Entire Case DISMISSED

Client was charged with the following:

39:4-85.1 Wrong Way On One-Way Street
39:6B-2 No Liability Insurance Coverage On Motor Vehicle
39:3-40 Driving After License Suspended Or Revoked
39:3-33 Fictitious/Unclear Licese Plates
39:4-49.1 Operation Of Motor Vehicle While In Possession/Narcotic
2C:35-10(a)(4) <50 grms of Marijuana

If convicted he would have received up to a 4 year loss of license, plus a mandatory 20 days jail, as well as have criminal conviction on his record. We got the whole thing dismissed. At other firms, this may be a huge deal, but at Shugar Law Office we do this regularly, so we are used to that kind of result. Call us if you or anyone you know wants that kind of result! 1-888-9-NOT-GUILTY (1-888-966-8484)

8 Points to 0

Client was charged with
1) Speeding 94 mph in a 65 mph zone (4 points)
2) Careless Driving (2 points)
3) Failure to obey traffic control devices(2 points)

After diligently working on the case since July, 2010 we sucessfully reduced all the ticket to no points with a $89 fine. I know we can help you too. Call 1-888-9-NOT-GUILTY.

Driving While Suspended DISMISSED!!

Our client was charged with driving while suspended. The underlying reason for the suspension was for a DWI conviction in a different court. If our client pled guilty or was found guilty to this charge he was definately going to county jail for 10 to 90 days. Being this occured in Monmouth County, there was no alternative program available in lieu of jail. After carefully evaulating his case, we prepared a motion based on obscure law which was very difficult to find. After presenting that motion to the prosecutor he agreed that the driving while suspended should be dismissed.

Drug Possession DISMISSED!!

Client was found with marijuana in his car. He was charged with possession and also a separate charge of possession in a motor vehicle. The possession carried a 6 month loss of license as well as a criminal record. The possession in a motor vehicle carried a mandatory 2 years loss of license. We were able to have his case completely DISMISSED!!! No Criminal Record, No Fines, No Surcharges!

Speeding Ticket (71 mph in 50 mph zone) DISMISSED!!

D was charged with driving 71 mph in a 50 mph zone. It was a 4 point speeding ticket. We were able to get it completely dismissed. NO FINES, NO COURT FEES. CASE CLOSED!!

Careless Driving with an Accident DISMISSED!!!

Our client was invovled in an accident and received a careless driving ticket. After negotiating the case with the prosecutor and the victim, we were able to have the case COMPLETELY DISMISSED!! NO FINE, NO COURT COSTS, NO RECORD!!

Improper Passing DISMISSED

After presenting our case to the prosecutor, the prosecutor realized she did not have a good case to prosecute. The improper passing was dismissed. Client walked out of court without paying a cent!!!

Hit and Run (No Loss of License)

Client was charge with leaving the scene of an accident. He was eventually found by the police and made a very incriminating statement. He thereafter handwrote his very incriminating statement and to make matters worse signed beneath it. He was facing a mandatory 6 month loss of license. We were able to negotiate NO LOSS OF LICENSE. He just had to pay a fine.

Passing a Stopped School Bus amended to NO POINTS!!

Client was charged with passing a stopped school bus. Had she pled guilty she would have received 5 motor vehicle points and a possible 30 days community service. We got her NO POINTS!! 5 POINTS TO ZERO!! Anther Great Result by The Shugar Law Offices!!

Possession of Marijuana DISMISSED!!!

Client was charged with possession of under 50 grams of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, cracked winshield and violating the conditions of his provisional driver's license. He was pulled over because he had a crack in his windshield. The cops believed there may be drugs in the vehicle because of the client's prior drug arrest and his so-called evasive answers to their questions. They convinced our client that it was in his best interest to allow them to search his vehicle. The cops found what they believed to be marijuana and drug paraphernalia. After receiving and reviewing the discovery we realized the State had a very poor case. We convinced the prosecutor to dismiss the drug possession and possession of drug paraphernalia in exchange for our client paying a fine for a violation of a town ordinance. Client did not get any criminal record and paid a small fine. Case dismissed!!

ANOTHER DISMISSAL!!!

Our client was charged with failing to yield at an intersection. We got the case completely dismissed with no fines or court costs! Done!

DWI and Refusal and Criminal Complaint (ANOTHER GREAT RESULT!!)

Client was charged with a DWI, Refusal to take Breath Test, and a criminal offense of resisting arrest. He has a Commercial Drivers License and is an interstate truck driver. He was facing a total of 15 months of license, along with a criminal record. There is NO PLEA BARGAINING allowed when charged with a DWI. Therefore, we sucessfully argued leitimate legal defenses and ultmately pointed out to the prosecutor that their case was very weak. Had he tried to do this without our assistance he would have surely not known what arguments to make. We reduced his total suspension to 3 months and downgraded the resisting arrest to a non-criminal violation. Our client was very happy with this result!

DWI downgraded to a 30 day loss of license

Client was charged with a DWI (Blood alcohol content of .08). She was facing a 3 month loss of license. After arguing our case, the prosector agreed that his case was very weak and we negotiated a 30 day loss of license. By doing so, we avoided a conviction of a DWI on her record, avoided insurance surcharges, avoided $3,000 in mandatory NJ State surcharges and avoided mandatory driver education classes. Needless to say, our client was very happy.

DWI DIMSISSED

Client was charged in North Brunswick Municipal Court with a DWI. After arguing our case, the charges were completely DISMISSED.

Another Reason to NEVER go to Court without an Attorney

Here's another example of why you should never go to court without an attorney. An individual called my office today and said he was at court last night and pled guilty to driving without insurance, lost his license for one year and now has second thoughts about what he did. He said his insurance lapsed for a few days, was pulled over and issued a driving without liabilty insurance. He told me that he had a perfectly clean driving record...that this was his first ticket. He told me that he thought this was an easy case since he was a volunteer figherfighter and EMT in a neighboring town and that he would just show the prosector that he insured the vehicle the next day and the case would be dismissed. He told me that his backup plan in case that did not work was go before the Judge and to ask for more time to get an attorney and have the case adjourned. As it turns out, the prosecutor did not dismiss the case and the Judge did not adjorn it. The Judge told him that he had two choices (1) plea guilty or (2) go to trial tonight because the office was present in court and was not working the night shift for the next month. The court said that the would not bring in the officer at night and pay him overtime. The individual, being completely blindsided and scared just pled guilty and the Judge suspended his license for the full year.

Client Feedback

Mr. Shugar,

Thank you for all the assistance you have provided me on April 8, 2010 at the North Warren Municipal Court.

Your expertise and help have been invaluable during this process.

Again, thank you so much. I am forever grateful.

Client Feedback

I just wanted to thank you for services . Your staff of lawyers are excellent, and I would like to add that your lawyer helped make my court experience a lot less stressful for me . Thanks

38 miles over the speed limit REDUCED TO NO POINTS

83 mph in 45 zone reduced to No POINTS!! Call us to see if your ticket can be reduced to NO POINTS!!

REFUSAL TO SUBMIT TO BREATH TEST COUNTS AS A PRIOR DWI CONVICTION

The Appellate Division in State v. Ciancaglini, held that a prior conviction for refusing to submit to a breath test will now count as a prior DWI conviction for purposes of sentence enhancement. The defendant had a 1979 DWI conviction and a 2006 Refusal Conviction. The defendant argued that she should be considered a first offender since the only prior DWI case was more than 10-years old and the refusal does not enhance the DWI sentence. The Appellate Division disagreed and held her as a third offender as the refusal conviction must now be regarded as a DWI conviction for sentencing purposes.

No Points $83 Fine

Client was pulled over by a NJ State Trooper and charged with failing to obey traffic control devices. We reduced the ticket to No Points with only a $83 fine. We also were able to represent the client without his physical presence in court. Call TODAY to see if your ticket is eligible for the Low Fine No Point Ticket!!

Driving While Suspended Case DISMISSED!

Client was charged with driving with a suspended license. After reviewing the police records I concluded that the State could not prove that he "knew or should have known" he was suspended. I presented our arguments to the prosecutor and he agreed. Case Dismissed!!

NOT GULITY finding after a Trial

Client was charged with failing to stop at a stop sign thereby causing an accident. Client would not accept any downgraded charges and wanted to have his day in court. We agressively represented his interest and after a trial, the Judge found him NOT GUILTY!!

Under 50 grams of Marijuana Possession Case DISMISSED

Client was charged with possession of under 50 grams of Marijuana. We filed a Motion to Supress the lab results. Before the Motion was heard, the prosecutor agreed that we would win on the motion and agreed to Dismiss the case.

2nd Offense DWI Dismissed

Our client was pulled over based upon a call from an anonymous tipster and charged with a DWI. If convicted of this DWI, it would have been his 2nd offense which would have resulted in a mandatory 2 years loss of license. Based upon current case law, we filed a motion to dismiss the entire case upon lack of probable cause for the police to have pulled over our client in the first place. The motion was heard, and we cross examined the officer. The Judge agreed with us and ruled there was NO probable cause for the officer to have pulled over our client. CASE DISMISSED!!!

Case Dismissed

Client was charged with a careless driving. We motioned to the Court for a dismissal because we believed the ticket was defectively written. The Court agreed with our arguments and the case was dismissed. No fines, No court costs/charges.

Leaving the Scene of an Accident

Our client was involved in a motor vehicle accident, got nervous and drove away. Someone saw his license plate and our client was charged with Leaving the Scene of an Accident. If he pled guilty or was convicted at a trial of that charge he would have lose his license for a Mandatory 6 months. We were able to negotiate with the prosecutor to have the Leaving the Scene of Accident dismissed. Our client pled guilty a lesser offense which avoided any suspension of his license.

DWI with Minor Child in the Car

Client was charged with DWI. Because her minor child was in the car she was also charged with a 2nd degree Felony Endangering the Welfare of a child. Her exposure if she was convicted of that charge was 5 to 10 years State Prison. Intially the Prosecutor was only willing to drop the 2nd degree to a 3rd degree. The 3rd degree would have exposed my client to 3 to 5 years State Prison. This was an unacceptable result, so we continued our fight. After over a year of hard fight and many court appearances, the Prosecutor agreed that the State's case was not as strong as she intially thought and we were able to drop the 2nd degree to a 4th degree with a period of probation.

Felony Drug Possession

Client was charged with Third Degree Felonious Drug Possession. He had 42 decks of Heroine, 3 baggies of Cocaine and Possession of Hypodermic Needles. The prosecutor wanted my client to do State Prison Time (3-5 years). After a lengthy discovery process I was able to negotiate a period of probation.

86 mph in a 55 mph Zone

Client was stopped by a NJ State Trooper and was issued a 5 point ticket for traveling 86 mph in a 55 mph zone. Client freely admitted that he was speeding. We were able to reduce this 5 point speeding ticket to No Points!!

Passing a Stopped School Bus

Client was charged with passing a stopped school bus. We were able to reduce the 5 point ticket to no points with the minimum $89 fine!

Driving While Intoxicated

My client was charged with DWI with a blood alcohol content of over .10. He was facing a 7 month to 1 year loss of license. After reviewing all relevant police records I found them to be deficient. The prosecutor agreed with my arguments and I was able to negotiate a 3 month suspension.

Driving While Suspended

Client was driving while his license was suspended. He was facing a $1,000 fine, 6 month license suspension and 10 days Jail. After a fight, the proscutor agreed to lower the charge to merely driving with an expired license. Client paid a small fine and drove home.

Passing a School Bus Dismissed at Trial

Client was charged with Passing a Stopped School Bus. Penalties are 5 points and possible community service. Prosecutor was unwilling to entertain a plea bargain. At trial the Judge ruled in our favor and found my client NOT GUILTY! Client walked out of court without paying them a cent!

NO INSURANCE DISMISSED

Client did not have any car insurance on his vehicle when he was pulled over. The penalty is a mandatory 1 year loss of license. We were able to sucessfully negotiate no loss of license. He paid a fine of $189 but was able to drive home from court.

2nd OFFENSE DWI DISMISSED

Client was charged with DWI along with Reckless Driving. He was facing a 2 YEAR license suspension. After I reviewed the police records I uncovered that although the prosecutors case intially seemed strong, it was thin and weak. We were able to have the DWI completely dismissed and get the Reckless Driving amended to a mere 2 point careless driving ticket. Client was extremly happy with the result.

Case DISMISSED!!

Our Client was charged with failure to maintain a lane and careless driving after sliding on ice and flipping over their car. After much negotiation, we were able to have the prosecution agree that they could not prove their case and all charges were dismissed.

No Points for $89

We successfully reduce some traffic tickets to fines a low as $89. See if your ticket is eligible for the Low Fine No Point Ticket.

Speeding Tickets

Client was charged with driving 85 mph in a 65 mph zone. We reduced the speeding ticket to no points and were able to represent him without his personal appearance in court.

Criminal/Misdemeanor Drug Possession

Our client was charged with a (1) 3rd offense marijuana possession, (2) marijuana possession in a motor vehicle. Because of it being a 3rd offense, the Prosecutor wanted the client to do 6 months in county jail and lose his license for 2 and a half years. We were able to agressively negotiate no Jail and avoid the entire loss of license.