Fort Lee, NJ Criminal DUI DWI Drunk Driving Traffic Attorney

 ARRESTED FOR DUI, DWI, DRUNK DRIVING?

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If you've received a Traffic Ticket, a DWI-DUI or arrested for Drunk Driving in Fort Lee or anywhere in New Jersey, you are facing fines, surcharges, loss of license, jail…

To keep you safe, you need the most experienced DUI-DWI-Drunk Driving Lawyer you can find!!!

FORMER MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGE*Robert Avery, Esq., has over 35 years of experience in the analysis and defense of DUI-DWI and Drunk Driving Matters, as well as all other Traffic Related tickets and Summonses. 


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Potential Client?

We evaluate each client's needs based upon their individual situation. To discuss how we might be of help to you, use our Contact Page, Email, or simply call us at: 
201-943-2445

Mr. Avery regularly defends DUI-DWI and Drunk Driving Matters, as well as all other Traffic Related tickets and Summonses in Fort Lee and in all other Municipal Courts in the Northern New Jersey region, including those in Bergen County, Hudson County, Passaic County and Morris County, as well as those in the Central Municipal Court in Hackensack, and the Palisades Interstate Parkway Police Court.


You are invited to call the offices of Avery & Avery, Esq., at 201-943-2445, or to contact us through our contact page, to schedule a free initial consultation, to see how we can help you with your  DUI-DWI and Drunk Driving Matters, as well as all other Traffic Related tickets and Summonses in Fort Lee.


We know you have questions. The following link (in blue) contains a description of the potential pentalties you may be facing, taken from the New Jersey Statute which governs the trial of DUI-DWI and Drunk Driving Violations, and which govern the Municipal Court in Fort Lee. Following the penalty section are some frequently asked questions, and answers.


Again, should you have further questions, you are invited to call us at 201-943-2445, or to contact us through our contact page, to schedule a free initial consultation.


IN TIMES OF TROUBLE, EXPERIENCE MAKES THE DIFFERENCE!

TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE FINES AND PENALTIES YOU ARE FACING WHEN CHARGED WITH A DWI-DUI OR DRUNK DRIVING MATTER, SEE OUR DWI-DUI PENALTIES PAGE OR CONTINUE READING BELOW:

DWI-DUI-DRUNK DRIVING PENALTIES ARE SEVERE, READ THEM HERE


For directions to the Borough of Fort Lee, NJ, Municipal Court, at 309 Main Street, Fort Lee, New Jersey, please use the Google Maps tool below:


COURT CODE BERGEN COUNTY
0219 MVC # B20 FORT LEE MUNICIPAL COURT

309 MAIN ST
FORT LEE NJ 07024

OFFICE HOURS : MON-FRI 830 - 400 

JUDGE JOHN R DESHEPLO (HANDLES CRIMINAL AND DWI OFFENSES)

JUDGE MATTHEW FIERRO (HANDLES TRAFFIC OFFENSES)

PHONE : 201-592-3575

JUNE C KEELEN, CT ADMINISTRATOR

ARTHUR BALSAMO, ESQ., CRIMINAL/DWI-DUI PROSECUTOR

RAFFI KHOROZIAN, TRAFFIC PROSECUTOR


Additional Resources and Frequently Asked Questions:

What is ingition interlock and where can I get it installed? See:

www.state.nj.us/mvc/Violations/dui_Ignition.htm


What are the most frequently asked questions about Ignition Interlock? See:

www.state.nj.us/mvc/pdf/Violations/interlock-faq.pdf


What are the penalties if I'm unlicensed and under the age of 17 when arrested? See:

www.state.nj.us/mvc/Violations/dui_Underage.htm


How do I get my license restored? See:

www.state.nj.us/mvc/Violations/suspension.htm


What are 'Surcharges'? See:

www.state.nj.us/mvc/Violations/Surcharges.htm


Does the State have an 'easy to read' description of DUI/DWI/Drunk Driving Penalties? See:

http://www.state.nj.us/mvc/pdf/Violations/DI-258.PDF


Can I reduce my points by attending a driver improvement program? See:

http://www.state.nj.us/mvc/Violations/driverimprovement.htm


Can I be prosecuted for DUI/DWI/Drunk Driving in Fort Lee, NJ,  if the Alcotest results fail or are inadmissible due to technical or other reasons?

The answer in Fort Lee, New Jersey is a clear yes. This is called an observation case as it will be based solely on the observations and opinions of the arresting officers. What few defendants know is that most Fort Lee, DUI/DWI/Drunk Driving arrests occur with a video running and that all of their movements, statements and actions are being recorded. The video is generally located on the dashboard of the police car that responds to the scene and can be aimed at the DUI/DWI/Drunk Driving suspect, whether he or she is on a sidewalk performing preliminary physical tests, or sitting in the back seat of the patrol car after an arrest. This video becomes part of a Fort Lee, NJ, prosecutors arsenal in an observation case.

The general observations of the arresting officer in a DUI/DWI/Drunk Driving arrest will also be an important part of the prosecution. These observations will include a DUI/DWI/Drunk Driving defendant’s ability to walk (whether unable to, falling, swaying, sagging or staggering); ability to stand (whether unable to, swaying, leaning for balance, etc.); speech (shouting, rambling, slobbering, incoherent, etc.); demeanor in general (including fighting, excited, hysterical, sleepy, crying, etc.); condition of eyes (including bloodshot, watery, drooping lids, etc.); condition of clothing (including mussed, dirty, vomited on, etc.); appearance of face (whether flushed or pale); and whether there is an odor of an alcoholic beverage on the DUI/DWI/Drunk Driving suspect’s breath.

For a SAMPLE OBSERVATION CHECKLIST used by NJ Police Departments in DUI/DWI/Drunk Driving arrests, see the attached link.


Do I have the right to refuse to take a DUI/DWI/Drunk Driving BREATH TEST, and what happens if I do refuse?

The answer in New Jersey is NO, you have no right to refuse to take the breath test. Whether you know it or not, New Jersey law provides that any person who operates a motor vehicle on any public road, street or highway or quasi-public area in this State is deemed to have given his consent to the taking of samples of his breath for an Alcotest or Breathalyzer test. Refusing the breath test carries serious penalties which generally parallel and are in addition to the penalties for DUI DWI Drunk Driving. Refusing or refusal of the breath test is a serious complication to a DUI DWI Drunk Driving arrest as the refusal can seriously increase the level of penalty. Even so, there are defenses in Refusing and Refusal cases in which the lawyers at Avery & Avery, Esqs., are highly experienced, enabling them to be of considerable help those charged with Refusing or Refusal of the Breath Test, and in minimizing the penalties for refusal. To see the statutory penalties for Refusing or Refusal of the Breath Test, click the link to open our REFUSING / REFUSAL PENALTY PAGE.


Additional Resources and Frequently Asked Questions:

Fort Lee, New Jersey Information:

Does the Borough of Fort Lee have a website?

http://www.fortleenj.org

Does the Fort Lee Municipal Court have a website?

http://www.fortleenj.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=109&Itemid=167

Does the Fort Lee Municipal Court maintain a list of frequently asked questions?

http://www.fortleenj.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=112&Itemid=171

How do I pay a  Fort Lee ticket online if a Court Appearance is not mandatory?

http://njcourts.judiciary.state.nj.us/njmcdirect/atswepr2/home.do


Fort Lee, New Jersey, general information:

Fort Lee is named for General Charles Lee[17] after George Washington and his troops had camped at Mount Constitutionoverlooking Burdett's Landing, in defense of New York City. It was during Washington's retreat in November 1776 (beginning along a road which is now Main Street) that Thomas Paine composed his pamphlet, The American Crisis, which began with the recognized phrase, "These are the times that try men's souls". These events are recalled at Monument Park and Fort Lee Historic Park.

Fort Lee was formed by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 29, 1904, from the remaining portions ofRidgefield Township.[18][19] With the creation of Fort Lee, Ridgefield Township became defunct and was dissolved as of March 29, 1904.[20] The Fort Lee Police Department was formed under borough ordinance on August 9, 1904, and originally consisted of six marshals.[21]

At the turn of the 21st century, Fort Lee saw a large Korean migration which has converted much of the town into a largeKoreatown,[22] in that many traditional Korean stores and restaurants may be seen in Fort Lee, and the hangul letters of the Korean alphabet are as common as signs in English in parts of the downtown area. This Koreatown is centered in the adjacent town of Palisades Park.

The rapid increase of the Korean population has seen the decline of many other immigrant communities once centered in Fort Lee, notably the Greek and Italian communities, once quite large but now all but extinct. A sizable Russianimmigrant community has also sprung up in recent years, also attracted by the urban setting of Fort Lee.[citation needed]

Given its evolving cosmopolitan ambience[23] and adjacent proximity to Manhattan, Fort Lee has been called a sixth New York City borough,[24][25] although not the only claimant of this title amongst northern New Jersey's Hudson River Gold Coast communities.

(Certain of the above text used under open license from Wikipedia, authorship is attributed at the links)

Parking for the Court is in the municipal parking lot, directly behind the municipal building. Often the parking is full and you may have to park on the streets surrounding the building which are all lined by parking meters, so bring quarters! There are also several large commuter parking lots within walking distance of the Fort Lee Municial Court for your use.


Note: As used herein, the terms DUI/DWI/Drunk Driving are used interchangeably, as the terms are all interchangeably used to describe violations under N.J.S.A. 39:4-50, et. seq..

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