Bloomfield DUI Attorney

Bloomfield DWI Charges

Each year, Bloomfield writes some of the most DWI charges in Essex County, New Jersey. This is predominantly because of the joint forces of the State Troopers who patrol the long stretch of Garden State Parkway and the police department that patrols the local roadways in and out of town. If you have unfortunately been arrested for driving while intoxicated in Bloomfield, New Jersey there are several important things you should know about before making any decisions. First, this state does not allow any plea bargaining for defendants charged with drunk driving and you also have no right to a jury trial in municipal court. Secondly, a most importantly, a conviction or guilty plea to a DWI in New Jersey will result in a mandatory loss of your driver’s license and/or installation of an ignition interlock device in your car. Also, our state does not offer any special work or hardship license privileges. However, an experienced New Jersey DUI lawyer often secure a downgrade of your charges or even a dismissal altogether by challenging the elements and proofs of the state’s case against you. At William Proetta Criminal Law, we have successfully handled hundreds of DWI cases over years throughout Essex County and New Jersey. Moreover, the law firm’s founding attorney, Will Proetta, holds certifications as a Standard Field Sobriety Testing Instructor and is also certified as an Alcotest operator after being trained by the manufacturer, Draeger. If you would like to learn more about how we can help you or your loved one then please contact us at (201) 793-8018 for a free initial consultation with an experienced DUI lawyer who can answer your questions.

Major DWI Traffic Stops to Avoid in Bloomfield

The picture of the right shows how the Garden State Parkway essentially snakes its way through the center of Bloomfield for several miles. This stretch of highway is heavily traveled by thousands of people everyday because it is a major artery for commuters and provides 4 separate exit ramps for traffic getting on and off the parkway. This stretch of the parkway also happens to be home to two different service areas which is regularly patrolled by both uniformed and under covered State Troopers looking for DUI drivers and other possible illegal activity such as narcotics use and sales. These troopers don’t have to travel very far because there is also a State Trooper barracks located conveniently in Bloomfield, New Jersey. To make matters worse, the Bloomfield Troopers are known for being aggressive when it comes to DWI patrolling and arrests and they are constantly on the lookout for possible drunk drivers at any time of the day. Although it is never a good idea to drink and drive, if you have been then should avoid this stretch of the Garden State Parkway at all costs because it is a regular gauntlet for possible drunk drivers. Moreover, if you are driving locally through the town, the roadway to typically avoid is Bloomfield Avenue because that is where the local Bloomfield Police Department sets up and conducts the majority of the DWI roadblocks in town. For more information regarding Bloomfield DWI roadblocks you can visit our blog.

Arrested for DWI in Bloomfield?

Bloomfield is a relatively quiet middle-class township that processes an uncommonly large amount of DWI charges each year. As mentioned above, these numbers are inflated due to traffic stops on the Garden State Parkway since the major highways runs up through Bloomfield for a stretch of almost 10 miles and is also home to the State Trooper Barracks for Troop E. If you have been arrested for driving under the influence in Bloomfield you will most likely be required to appear in Bloomfield Municipal Court to address your charges. All associated charges such as driving while suspended, resisting arrest and driving without insurance will also be heard in combination with your DWI charge. The Bloomfield Municipal Court is located at the Ralph A. Colasanti Law Enforcement Building in Bloomfield, New Jersey 07003. The court holds sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8:30 a.m. and Wednesday at 6 p.m. Bloomfield has two judges including Chief Judge John A. Paparazzo and Judge Vincent Pirone. If you would like to contact the court regarding an updating court date please contact them at (973) 680-4078. Drunk driving charges are arguably the most difficult and complicated cases handled in municipal court and it is always highly recommended that you hire an attorney well in advance of your court date so that can begin to prepare a proper defense against your charges.

DUI Lawyers for Bloomfield New Jersey

It is also important to keep in mind that the municipal courts are under strict guidelines from the state to resolve these cases within 60 days of the DWI arrest. If you fail to get a lawyer involved early on, this can put a tough burden on the defendant to have enough time to collect all the evidence, analyze everything and prepare a valid defense. At William Proetta Criminal Law we make sure our clients are not pushed around and we make sure to hold off any court proceedings until we are ready and confident that every angle has been analyzed and challenged. If you would like to contact our office, call us at (201) 793-8018 for a free initial consultation with an experienced DWI defense lawyer who will be happy to answer your questions and address any concerns. Feel free to contact us 24/7 as we have representatives standing by to answer you call.