NJ DWI Defense

12/12/2024

I’m excited to announce that I’ll be speaking at the National College for DWI Defense Winter Meeting in Fort Worth, Texas, this January. Join me and other professionals as we delve into the art of negotiation and its impact on DWI defense.

Join me at the National College for DWI Defense Meeting in Texas, where I'll be speaking on "The Secrets of Negotiating From Both Sides"

04/11/2024

Many of my clients think that DWIs only involve alcohol intoxication. In fact, New Jersey law also makes operation of a motor vehicle under the influence of other substances illegal.

New Jersey law also makes operation of a motor vehicle under the influence of other substances illegal, such as “recreational drugs,”

01/17/2024

Many important changes are occurring in DWI law. It is important that you have good information concerning these changes so that good decisions can be made.

One of the most important issues involves the decision of the State of New Jersey to replace the Alcotest 7110 breath test device.

03/29/2023

Anyone fortunate enough to have visited downtown Stewart, Florida probably had the misfortune of passing through what is known as the “Confusion Corner” in the center of town.

The round-about, described by one writer as, the most confusing intersection a driver could imagine, is where eight streets come together.

12/22/2022

The State of New Jersey has begun implementation of a new breath test device which may eventually be used throughout the State of New Jersey to determine Blood Alcohol Content in DWI cases.

New Jersey has begun implementation of a new breath test device which may be used in the State to determine Blood Alcohol Content.

10/26/2022

Major changes are occurring in the New Jersey dwi world which will profoundly change the impact of how dwi complaints will be defended and resolved throughout the State.

Major changes in the NJ dwi world will profoundly change the impact of how dwi complaints will be defended and resolved throughout the State.

05/11/2022

With the recent legislative enactments legalizing the use, possession, and sale of ma*****na, many are wondering how these laws will impact DWI defense in New Jersey.

With the recent sale of ma*****na, many of our clients have asked how these laws will impact DWI defense in New Jersey.

04/20/2022

Post-Conviction Relief is an important concept, through which defendants ask a court to re-open convictions which had occurred in the past.

I moderated a seminar for the Middlesex County Bar Association, speaking along with Judge Paul Endler and Prosecutor Mark Cintron.

02/22/2022

Paul Simon wrote a catchy, yet profound song back in the 70s about how we sometimes get so far, but then somehow, well, never make it to the end. “Slip slidin’ away, slip slidin’ away … you know the nearer your destination, the more you’re slip slidin’ away.”

I suppose it’s human nature not to want to change, to keep things the way they’ve always been, to be familiar.

01/25/2022

Testimonial:

"Dear Peter,
As an attorney who specializes in DWI law, if I write a review of what was accomplished on google or any other search engine I feel would undermine the golden outcome of dismissal.
I want to thank you for handling my case, representing me, and dealing with the legalities.
It made all the difference. I could not have had the ease and confidence in handling the case on my own. It is evident your reputation and experience commands respect from your colleagues, and you have strong relations with the authorities who were involved.
You had been recommended by a resourceful and trustworthy friend. My belief was reinforced when we met. You were in control, calm, patient, providing tremendous knowledge of navigating within the system, all are integral qualities for a successful outcome.
I am thankful for your support throughout a very unexpected, difficult experience. It was a hard and very expensive lesson learned. I was amazed and I was very fortunate to have a dismissed case. I could not have expected anything more favorable.
Should the opportunity present itself, I would be happy to recommend your highly qualified services.
With warmest regards, respectfully"

12/09/2021

Do Justice, Love Mercy, Walk Humbly With the Lord … Redux by Peter H. Lederman

“Do justice, love mercy and walk humbly with the Lord.” That is the admonition of the prophet Micah. Bill Kelleher got it right.

10/25/2021

Until recently if an individual in New Jersey drove a motor vehicle while legally intoxicated and caused the death of another he or she would be criminally prosecuted.

Reckless Vehicular Homicide, N.J.S.A. 2C:11-5, criminalizes the act of driving recklessly and causing the death of another.