Plain-English guides to New Jersey DUI, criminal defense, traffic, and municipal court law — written and filmed by former prosecutor Anthony J. Vecchio. Start with a topic below.
Overview: how New Jersey DWI charges are built and defended.
DWI / DUI Guides
Plain-English guides to New Jersey DUI and DWI law — penalties, the Alcotest, license suspension, and how these cases are defended.
- How Much Does a DUI Lawyer Cost in NJ
- New Jersey DWI Lawyer — main DUI/DWI practice hub
- Probable Cause in New Jersey DUI Cases: Stops, Field Sobriety Tests, and Arrests
- What Counts as "Operation" in New Jersey DUI / DWI Cases?
- Legal BAC Limit in New Jersey | Adults, Underage & CDL Drivers
- Do You Have to Perform Field Sobriety Tests in New Jersey?
- What Breath Test Machine Do Police Use in NJ? | Alcotest 9510 Explained
- NJ CDL DUI Lawyer — Protecting Commercial Drivers Charged With DUI or Refusal
- NJ Prescription Drug DUI Lawyer
- How Long Does a DUI Stay on Your Record in New Jersey?
- What Is the IDRC Program in New Jersey?
- Can a DUI Be Dismissed or Reduced in New Jersey?
- What Happens at Your First DUI Court Date in New Jersey?
- Is DUI a Felony in New Jersey?
- Will I Lose My License for a DUI in New Jersey?
- Will I Go to Jail for a First DUI in NJ?
- New Jersey DWI With a Child in the Car
- Allowing an Intoxicated Person to Drive in New Jersey
- New Jersey DUI Lawyer for Out-of-State Drivers
- Hit by a Drunk Driver in New Jersey: Your Rights and Legal Options
- Breath Test Refusal — NJSA 39:4-50.4
- Marijuana DUI Charges
- DUI Blood Tests
- Second Offense DUI
- First Offense DUI
- Third Offense DUI
- Underage DUI
- What Is the Difference Between DUI and DWI in New Jersey?
- Can You Teach With a DWI in New Jersey?
- Do I Have to Tell My Employer About a DWI in New Jersey?
- How a Prior Conviction Affects Field Sobriety Tests in NJ DUI Cases
- State v. Chun – New Jersey DUI Breath Test Case Law Explained
- State v. Cassidy – New Jersey DWI Breath Test Case Law Explained
Criminal Defense Guides
Plain-English guides to New Jersey criminal charges and how they are defended.
- NJ Shoplifting Lawyer
- NJ Harassment Lawyer
- NJ Criminal Discovery Process
- What Is a Disorderly Persons Offense in NJ?
- Pre-Indictment Conference in New Jersey
- Do You Have to Show ID to Police in NJ?
- NJ Assault Charge Lawyer – Former Prosecutor
- Domestic Violence
- Drug Charges
- New Jersey Juvenile Defense Lawyer – Former Prosecutor
- NJ Theft Defense Lawyer 2C:20-3 – Former Prosecutor
- New Jersey Gun Crimes Lawyer
- Can You Shoot Someone Who Breaks Into Your House in New Jersey?
Traffic Violations
New Jersey traffic and motor vehicle guides.
- NJ Reckless Driving Lawyer
- NJ Careless Driving Lawyer
- Leaving the Scene of an Accident
- Driving Without a License
- Passing a Stopped School Bus
- Driving While Suspended Lawyer in New Jersey – Former Prosecutor
- NJ Municipal Court Traffic Process
Municipal Court Process
How New Jersey municipal courts work.
- NJ Municipal Court Traffic Process
- Your First DUI Court Date in New Jersey
- Pre-Indictment Conference in New Jersey
DUI Defense by Town
We defend DUI cases in municipal courts across New Jersey. Start with the statewide DUI guide above, or explore these town pages:
- Toms River DUI Lawyer
- Brick Township DUI Lawyer
- Lakewood DUI Lawyer
- Trenton DUI Lawyer
- Ewing DUI Lawyer
- Robbinsville DUI Lawyer
Video Library
Short videos explaining New Jersey DUI, criminal, and traffic law.
Brick Township Municipal Court — what to expect.
Jackson Township Municipal Court — what to expect.
East Windsor Municipal Court — what to expect.
Toms River Municipal Court — what to expect.
New Jersey Criminal Defense Lawyer | Former Prosecutor Explains Your Charges.
Domestic Violence Defense in New Jersey.
Passing a Stopped School Bus in New Jersey.
Will I Lose My License for a DUI in NJ?
New Jersey DWI Case Law Summaries
Plain-English summaries of key New Jersey DWI and DUI court decisions — what the courts held and why it matters for your case.
- State v. Coviello — Ignition Interlock
- State v. Konecny — Laurick Relief
- State v. Thompson — Operation
- State v. Fenimore — Automobile Exception
- State v. Bealor — Drug DWI Proof
- State v. Bookman — Case Summary
- State v. Locurto — Witness Credibility
- State v. Lord — Investigative Detention
- State v. Mulligan — Operation Case Law
- State v. Olenowski — DRE Testimony
- State v. Watson — Case Summary
- State v. Williams — Suspended Owner Stop
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General information only; not legal advice. Every case is different.
Last updated: October 6, 2026


