Item: Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall
Rating: 5
Author: JC

Barnegat NJ Breath Test Refusal Attorneys

DWI Lawyers in Barnegat TownshipA common companion offense to a Barnegat DWI charge is breath test refusal. This violation triggers many of the same penalties as a driving while intoxicated and applies in addition to those which are triggered for DWI. If you were stopped on the Garden State Parkway, U.S. Route 9 or another roadway in the township and charged with refusing to provide a breath sample and/or DWI, you are encouraged to contact our Toms River Office. Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall is the largest DWI/DUI defense firm in the state and possesses over 100 years of experience defending drinking and driving cases in Barnegat New Jersey. One of the attorneys on our staff, Matthew Dorry, is even a former prosecutor in the municipality. For an immediate free consultation with a lawyer at the firm, call us at 732-286-6500. Lawyers are available around the clock to speak with you.
Refusing to Provide a Breath Test in Barnegat New Jersey

The New Jersey Refusal Law that applies to your charge is contained at N.J.S.A. 39:4-50.4. This statute triggers a 7 month, 2 year and 10 year driver's license suspension for a first offense, second offense and third offense of breath test refusal, respectively. The fine for violating this law is $300-500, $500-$1,000 and $1,000. You are also subject to an annual DMV surcharge of $1,000 per year for three years for a first and second offense, and $1,500 per year for a third offense.

The prosecutor has an obligation to demonstrate probable cause to believe that you were under the influence of alcohol in order to convict you. He is also obligated to show that the police read the state approved breath test consent form. If these requirements are met, you have an absolute obligation to provide a breath sample by law. The reason is because you consent to submission of a breath sample under N.J.S.A. 39:4-50.2 as a condition of holding a license.

Barnegat Refusal Defense Lawyer

The stakes are obviously extremely high if you fail to defend your Barnegat refusal offense. Selecting the right lawyer is pivotal to your success in this regard. Attorneys at Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall have decades of experience handling drunk driving and related offenses, including refusing to provide a breath test, in Barnegat Township. Call us at 732-286-6500 for a free initial consultation.

Exemplary attorneys. I hired them for a DUI and an expungement. I was happy with the results for both cases. Special thank you to Samera for always answering all of my calls and questions JC

★★★★★

I'm 45 years old and this was my first time ever getting in trouble with the law. I was in need of a lawyer and after careful research, I called John F. Marshall Attorneys and was introduced to Abe Basch. Abe was professional, supportive and very thorough. I had three charges against me, one civil and two criminal. I was so scared and expressed that to Abe. The first day I had to go to court, I was an absolute nervous wreck but Abe prepped me and kept my anxiety levels down by going over the process of the courts thoroughly with me. He fought to get my charges dismissed and won all three cases (two court appearances). Abe is positive, confident and he ensured I felt the same way. I'd like to say thank you to Abe for working so diligently on my cases to get them dismissed. I feel like a weight has been lifted off my chest! I highly recommend Abe for any charges you may be faced with. Rose C.

I was out of state on a family emergency and I had to retain council asap as a boy friend was sitting in county jail with the new no bail point system and Mr marshal and staff made me feel Soo much better knowing that my detained loved one was in such great hands! He spoke to me as I was outta state kept in touch allowed me to work out payment due to the situation and just all out the difference in my bfs voice alone with all the medical problems and such he was going threw sounded better than he had since the first day he was there and was Soo happy that Mr marshal went that day retained to see him in the jail and have him ready for court which wasn't supposed to be till Friday but again Mr marshall and team got it so we can get him now on wendsday and all I have to say is if your looking for a real down to earth lawyer that will work with you and help in anyway possible and I can't for get the team at the office TONI and everyone else thank you again I'd give 100 stars if I could! Nicole J.

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