Mark F. Hughes III, Esq.
Attorney-At-Law

As you are probably aware, New Jersey has introduced a new breath-testing device, known as the Alcotest, which replaces the Breathalyzer instrument. While only a very few defense attorneys can claim to be responsible for prosecuting Alcotest cases, I can do so, because I shared that responsibility in several Middlesex County municipalities, including the township that issues the most DWI in that county each year. That considerable skill can now be applied to defend your case. Additionally, I prosecuted DWI municipal appeals in the Monmouth County Superior Court on behalf of the Monmouth County ProsecutorÕs Office. And for over fifteen years thereafter, I have defended those charged with DWI at trial, or have obtained pretrial dismissal of that charge in a proper case, or obtained reversal of a DWI conviction on appeal to the Superior Court. If applied on your behalf, these complex skills, developed over years of dedicated service to my clients, can provide you with very effective representation. Recently, that dedication has resulted in the exclusion of Alcotest breath readings in several courts on a basis that can potentially be applied in any Alcotest case. Without a reading, prosecuting a defendant for DWI can prove difficult for the State.

DWI's are hard to defend without representation by an attorney with extensive DWI trial experience. This law firm can bring just that kind of ability to court for you, and can do so affordably. A DWI guilty plea or conviction entails some of the most extensive penalties imposed by a municipal court. They include up to a one-year license loss on a first offense, heavy fines and monetary penalties, DMV surcharges, a mandatory alcohol counseling program, possible incarceration, and installation of an ignition interlock device. Many of those who are convicted risk the loss of their jobs if alternative commuting arrangements cannot be made. Insurance rates are also impacted. For those caught driving during the suspension period, a conviction yields mandatory incarceration and up to a two-year license loss that begins only after the DWI suspension is served.

All municipal courts are under a directive to process DWI cases within 60 days. This forces you to act quickly to protect your rights. Since plea-bargaining a DWI is forbidden, the attorney you choose must expose weaknesses in the evidence by being well-acquainted with all possible defenses to the charge, including the validity of the stop, the balance tests, the readings (or the refusal to submit them). As a former prosecutor and long-time Defense attorney, I have handled hundreds of DWI cases and can provide you with highly informed, affordable and careful representation. Before going to court, please call us and take advantage of a free consultation with me. I can almost always be reached on my cell at 732-766-5703. Or fill out our consultation form on this site and we will get right back to you.

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