Driving while intoxicated (DWI) and driving under the influence (DUI) cases involve the police accusing a driver of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.  These are serious matters which deserve a knowledgeable and experienced defense lawyer to analyze the facts and evidence in order to present a persuasive defense.

When the police arrest a driver at the scene for driving while impaired, the driver is typically taken to the police station for chemical breath testing.  The breathalyzer machine currently used by the police in New Jersey is called the Alcotest 7110.  At the station, the police may also accuse the driver of refusing to take the breathalyzer if they believe that the driver did not properly complete the test.  The charges are filed in the local Municipal Court and the officer will commonly cite DWI, DUI or Refusal on the front of the ticket or summons.  The potential penalties and consequences associated with a conviction for drunk driving and/or refusal include jail, immigration problems, driver's license suspension, ignition interlock device, large fines, community service, DMV surcharges, work-related problems, commercial driver's license (CDL) issues, and car insurance problems.

Mr. Bahadurian is a skilled DWI, DUI, and Breathalyzer Refusal defense attorney.  He examines all of the police reports and records for any mistakes, errors, and violations of rights in order to develop potential defenses.  There are many items of evidence and proof that can be challenged by the defense in court.  For example, the police must have a legitimate reason to stop and arrest the driver.  Also, if a breathalyzer test is given to the driver, a properly trained and certified police officer must read certain legal rights to the driver, use a breathalyzer machine in good working order with up to date calibration records, and operate the machine according to the official procedure.  Since there are numerous variables, there are many potential defenses.  The prosecutor is required to prove each and every element of the law beyond a reasonable doubt.  Therefore, if only one of the required elements of proof is weak or nonexistent, the defense may be successful.

Criminal cases usually involve the police accusing an adult with violating the law, either a misdemeanor criminal offense and/or felony crime.  Common examples of offenses and crimes include possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, use of a controlled dangerous substance (CDS), being under the influence of drugs, underage drinking, underage possession of alcohol, theft, shoplifting, disorderly conduct, improper behavior, bad checks, simple assault, harassment, resisting arrest, hindering apprehension or prosecution, obstruction or obstructing administration of law, criminal mischief, trespassing, unlicensed entry of structure, and defiant trespass.  In New Jersey, misdemeanors are referred to as disorderly persons offenses or petty disorderly persons offenses and the accusations are filed in the local Municipal Court.  The potential penalties and consequences of a criminal case are serious, such as a criminal record, prison or jail, large fines, suspended driver's license, probation, community service, surcharges, restitution to the victim, immigration problems, and employment issues.  Mr. Bahadurian is a seasoned criminal defense lawyer and protects the rights of individuals accused of breaking the law.  He thoroughly reviews all of the police reports and interviews any potential defense witnesses in order to prepare and present a persuasive defense.

Juvenile delinquency cases refer to criminal accusations against a minor child or youth.  In New Jersey, juvenile cases are filed in the Family Court alleging that a criminal related offense or violation was committed by a person under the age of 18.  The specific accusations or charges are listed on the juvenile delinquency complaint which is given to the parent or guardian by the police.  In most cases, the court requires the juvenile to be represented by a lawyer because the potential penalties and consequences of juvenile delinquency are serious, such as youth detention, probation, community service, suspended driver's license, surcharges, restitution, along with problems with school, college admission, and future career.  Mr. Bahadurian is an experienced juvenile lawyer and protects the rights of children accused of violating the law.  He meets with the client and parent or guardian, interviews any potential defense witnesses, and reviews the police reports and records in order to prepare and present a pursuasive defense.

An expungement is the legal process to erase and remove criminal records that are on file with the court, police department, law enforcement, prosecutor's office, probation department, and sheriff's department concerning a person's arrest, diversion, deferred disposition, conviction, or dismissal of an offense or crime within the criminal justice system or juvenile justice system.  Mr. Bahadurian is an experienced criminal record expungment lawyer.  Clients typically want to clear and expunge criminal records concerning an arrest and criminal charges, including felony crimes or misdemeanor offenses, disorderly persons offenses, petty disorderly person offenses, criminal convictions, deferred dispositions, pretrial intervention (PTI) program records, Conditional Discharge records, dismissed cases, and juvenile records.  Mr. Bahadurian will first determine if the criminal record can be sealed or expunged under the law.  The expungement process may be an important tool for a person to obtain a job since a criminal record may prevent an employer from wanting to hire an otherwise qualified work applicant.  When an order for expungement is granted, the arrest, conviction or dismissal, adjudication of juvenile delinquency, disposition, and any related proceedings are considered not to have occurred.  The purpose of an expungement is to give a person a “fresh start.”

Common traffic tickets include Speeding, Reckless Driving, Careless Driving, racing on the highway, hit and run car accident, Leaving the Scene of an Accident, failure to report an accident, Driving Without Insurance, no insurance, uninsured car, driving on a suspended driver's license, Driving with a Suspended License, driving with a revoked driver's license, Unlicensed Driver, driving without a valid driver's license, no license, Overweight Vehicle, Commercial Vehicle Violations, overweight truck, improper passing of a school bus, Tailgating, following too closely, Improper Passing, illegal u-turn, improper turn, driving ticket for going the wrong way on a one way street, failure to turn, Failure to Observe Signal, failure to observe a traffic control device, failure to observe a traffic light, going through or running a red light, failure to observe stop sign or yield sign, Failure to Stop or Yield, failure to maintain lane, failure to signal, unsafe lane change, improper lane change, red light violation, and stop sign violation.  Traffic citations and summonses are filed in the local Municipal Court or traffic court.  Some traffic violations carry significant penalties and consequences, such as points on driver's license, large fines, suspended license, CDL suspension, DMV surcharges, auto insurance problems, and job status issues.  Mr. Bahadurian is an experienced defense lawyer fighting traffic tickets and protecting the rights of drivers.  He reviews the charges, police reports, and driving records in order to prepare and present a persuasive defense.

DMV cases involve driver's license suspension issues, which are resolved at a department of motor vehicles (DMV) hearing.  In New Jersey, the DMV is now called the Motor Vehicle Commission and the suspended license hearing conferences are held at the main office in Trenton.  Mr. Bahadurian has many years of experience as a defense lawyer contesting license suspensions and protecting the rights of drivers.  He reviews the DMV records, including the driving record and all other relevant information in order to prevent, avoid, eliminate, or reduce a driver’s license suspension.