DUI/DWI Lawyer in East Brunswick, NJ

Call The Law Offices of Ryan E. Gilbert If You Have Been Arrested for Drunk Driving

Even though driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) may be fairly commonplace violations in New Jersey State, they still need to be viewed as the serious legal matters that they are. Assuming that consequences will not affect you much at all could be a life-changing mistake. Take control of the situation by reaching out to a professional criminal defense for help.

After you have been charged with a DUI or DWI, you should contact the Law Offices of Ryan E. Gilbert, LLC firm as soon as you can. As a well-respected DUI attorney in East Brunswick and Freehold, I know how to interpret each detail of your case and determine that right course of action for you to pursue. Will a fight for a total case dismissal benefit you most? Or will pleading for a wet reckless be better? Whatever charges you face, I can view it from all sides and angles and help you proceed.

Work With a Proven DUI/DWI Defense Law Firm

The realm of DUI law is vast and complicated. One offense might seem similar to another, yet carry entirely different consequences. As a large portion of my 25+ years dealing with cases has been devoted to DUI in specific, you can rely on me to take matters seriously and defend you as if I was defending myself.

I can help you deal with the following DUI-related incidences and more:

Does DUI/DWI Come up on a Background Check in NJ?

DWI in New Jersey is not a criminal offense. It is a traffic offense, only. That does not reduce the severity of the charge and resulting effects in New Jersey. There is still a loss of driving privileges, fines, and significant surcharges. Because a DWI is not a crime in New Jersey, it is not reported to criminal databases, such as the NCIC or National Crime Information Center, and will not be discovered during a criminal background check. If an employer asks, “Have you ever been arrested for or convicted of a crime?” — as it pertains to a DWI arrest in New Jersey, the answer is “no”. If they instead ask, “Have you ever been arrested for or convicted of a serious traffic offense?” — with regard to the DWI arrest in New Jersey, the answer is “yes”. There are usually no repercussions regarding the DWI arrest or conviction unless your profession has alcohol-related reporting requirements. This doesn’t mean that no disciplinary consequences can result from a DWI arrest or conviction to one’s employment.

How Long Does DUI/DWI Stay on your Record in New Jersey?

Here in New Jersey, DUI/DWI records reset after 10 years. Although not a criminal offense, this is still not something you want on your driving record. This type of traffic offense may cost you your livelihood if, for example, you drive a truck, forklift, or other commercial vehicle. 

Penalties for DUI/DWI in New Jersey

Convictions for DUI/DWI offenders are often more far-reaching than they seem on the surface. In certain circumstances, the penalties or punishments can deeply affect your personal life, or last years and years. For this reason and many more, it is so important that you do all you can to defend yourself from an unforgiving criminal justice system that sees you only as a number.