Legal Question in DUI Law in New Jersey

how to handle situation

17 year old has accident no one gets hurt police arrive takes report from both drivers supervisor shows up for some reason sets off a confrontation and 17 year old is taken to police station and given breath test with out lawyer present and father who is present at police station and comes up with a 1.7 reading charged with dwi,reckless driving,illegal u-turn,did not have proper documents registration 17 year old is coherant just excited about situation


Asked on 7/25/01, 11:54 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Daniel B. Kelley Kelley Law Offices, L.L.C.

Re: how to handle situation

Unfortunately, there is no easy answer on how to handle the situation and, based on the limited facts entered, no way to predict the matter's outcome. The charges faced are serious, however, and can have serious consequences so you must proceed cautiously.

While you can handle this situation yourself, you may wish to consider an attorney to represent him. An attorney will be able to consider the evidence and provide you with ideas on how to best resolve the situation whether that be through a trial or arrangement with the prosecutor.

Since the charges do have serious consequences, if financially eligible, he may qualify for a public defender. Otherwise, you are free to hire a private attorney.

I offer free consultations and would be happy to discuss the case with you and/or him and help you decide whether or not he needs legal representation. If the charges arise in South or Central New Jersey, (I'm in Cherry Hill) please feel free to contact me at your convenience. In the meantime, feel free to check out our firm website at www.ssglawfirm.com.

Thanks and good luck,

Daniel B. Kelley

(856)616-8080

[email protected]

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Answered on 7/26/01, 2:20 pm


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