Egg Harbor

New Jersey has very strict laws regarding driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Egg Harbor Township has recently been involved in numerous initiatives to crack down on drunk driving. If you have been arrested for a DWI in Egg Harbor Township or a nearby community, Levow DWI Law, P.C. can defend you in the proceedings that follow. Evan Levow and his colleagues have been solely focused on DWI defense for over 25 years, constantly expanding their education to keep up with ever-changing laws and procedures. Known for his lead role in State v. Chun, the largest DWI case in New Jersey history, Mr. Levow is not only a resource for other DWI attorneys, hosting and conducting seminars to build their knowledge, but also a zealous advocate for his clients, fighting to ensure that their freedom and livelihood remain intact. Our Egg Harbor DWI lawyers have a proven track record of success. We have obtained dismissals based on improper procedures or other tactics, and we have achieved the suppression of many breath and blood testing results. A quick guilty plea is not our aim; instead, we vigorously defend clients in trial, investigating each situation to aid in developing our strategy.

According to the 2010 U.S. Census, Egg Harbor Township had a population of over 43,000 residents, marking a 41 percent increase since the last Census was conducted. With such a rapidly growing population, certain measures have been taken to try to curb the number of DWIs in the area. For instance, the Egg Harbor Township Police Department has implemented numerous sobriety checkpoints at locations such as Horse Pike between the intersections of Tilton Road and Uibel Avenue. Additionally, the Department has participated in the statewide "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" campaign, which led to increased checkpoints and patrols in the area.

If you have been charged with a DWI in Egg Harbor Township, your arraignment, which occurs a few days after an arrest, will be held at the Egg Harbor Township Municipal Court, which has jurisdiction over certain criminal offenses and DWI charges. Although municipal court offenses are known as “minor offenses,” if a defendant is convicted, these charges can carry significant penalties, such as a license suspension, fines, and possibly substantial jail time, especially for a repeat offense. The Egg Harbor Township Municipal Court’s address is 3515 Bargaintown Road, Egg Harbor Township, NJ, and it can be contacted at 609-926-4195.

Contacting a knowledgeable Egg Harbor DWI attorney before an arraignment is advisable so that your plea can be entered properly, and an extensive defense strategy can be developed. Pleading guilty will ensure a conviction, but entering a not guilty plea gives you a chance to win. The standard of proof in a DWI case rests with the prosecution, which must prove, beyond a reasonable doubt, that you were illegally intoxicated while behind the wheel. Proving this can be based on failing a roadside test, an officer’s observations of your behavior or demeanor, or having a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08% or higher, based on either a breath, blood, or urine test. The results of any of these assessments often can be challenged as inaccurate or unfairly administered, depending on the circumstances.

Following a DWI arrest, you may feel as though you are without options for defending your case. However, with dedicated legal representation, you may be able to prevent a conviction or lessen your charge. The attorneys at Levow DWI Law, P.C. carefully examine each client’s situation, and they work tirelessly in each case. If you have been charged with driving under the influence in Egg Harbor Township, contact Levow DWI Law, P.C. today to discuss your legal rights and options. You can reach us online or at (877) 593-1717.