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Like the rest of the country, the state of New Jersey takes driving under the influence (DUI) seriously, where even a first offense involves some very unforgiving penalties like the loss of your license for up to 12 months, hefty fines and surcharges to the Department of Motor Vehicle, mandatory classes, and even possible jail time. This was the reality a man from Carteret, NJ faced when police approached him when he was seen drinking alcohol in a parked car. Despite the fact that he was not actually driving, he was charged with his first DUI offense as well as an open container violation. The man knew that if he had any chance of avoiding these grim consequences, he’d need to consult with a veteran and DUI attorney with a lot of experience in DUI cases.

He consulted with the Bhatt Law Group who reviewed his particular situation. The attorneys with the Bhatt Law Group saw the potential to help their client and tenaciously argued in court that the charge could not be supported since the car was parked and there was doubt regarding his intention to operate the car. In the end, the judge agreed with this argument and found the man not guilty of the DUI. After paying a nominal fine for the open container violation, the man was relieved to move on from this unfortunate incident without a conviction.

The outcome of an individual case depends on a variety of factors unique to that case. Case results do not guarantee or predict a similar result in any similar or future case.

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If you are accused of any crime, it is important to find a defense attorney with extensive knowledge regarding the criminal court process. This experience recently aided a man from Passaic, NJ, when he was charged with a litany of DWI-related offenses including DWI, refusing a DWI test, DWI in a school zone, and an open container violation. With the seriousness of these various DWI charges, the man knew that he was facing possible jail time and losing his ability to drive for a considerable period. Therefore, he sought out the veteran New Jersey DWI defense lawyers with Bhatt Law Group in his time of need.

Based on their significant experience dealing with New Jersey DWI cases, the Bhatt Law Group thoroughly explained the process, indicating that he would likely be subjected to a one-year suspension of his driving privileges for the test refusal. Undeterred, the Bhatt Law Group constructed a defense strategy centered around discrepancies in the police officer’s citation. Essentially, the officer listed an incorrect statute; however, the mistake could be corrected if it was discovered within 90 days. Therefore, the Bhatt Law Group strategically postponed their client’s case to review evidence and consult with experts until the state no longer had the opportunity to replace the citation. Eventually, this led the Bhatt Law Group to successfully achieve the dismissal of several of the charges, including the DWI refusal in exchange for pleading to the initial DWI. Due to the man’s sound decision to seek proper legal representation, he would only have his license suspended for three months, as opposed to a year.

The outcome of an individual case depends on a variety of factors unique to that case. Case results do not guarantee or predict a similar result in any similar or future case.

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Recently, the experienced New Jersey traffic lawyers with the Bhatt Law Group aided a motorcycle enthusiast from Bridgewater Township who found himself in a very precarious position. Allegedly, police officers saw a motorcycle rider in a dark helmet and non-descriptive clothing driving recklessly at a high rate of speed. Unfortunately, this individual was weaving through traffic and violating numerous traffic regulations, so police were unable to pull the rider over to acquire a proper identification and issue the appropriate tickets. Instead, the tickets were mailed to the individual associated with the rider’s license plate number. When the license holder received these traffic violations, he was shocked to learn that he now faced 41 separate traffic tickets for a total of 84 possible points on his license. Since this amount of points would assuredly result in the indefinite loss of his license (and even included the possibility of some time behind bars), the man quickly decided to retain the services of the Bhatt Law Group.

The Bhatt Law Group immediately began working on behalf of their client and represented him in five separate court appearances in an effort to remove these harsh ramifications. During these proceedings, and in an ongoing negotiation process with the prosecution, the Bhatt Law Group effectually argued that the charges could not be substantiated because the officers could not positively identify their client as the rider. The prosecution eventually conceded that they could not properly identify their client and dismissed all of the citations. This was an outstanding outcome considering the litany of violations, and the client was very pleased to maintain his driving privileges and quite possibly his freedom.

The outcome of an individual case depends on a variety of factors unique to that case. Case results do not guarantee or predict a similar result in any similar or future case.

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Facing drug charges in New Jersey can be a daunting experience; however, having effective legal representation can make all the difference in your case. Not long ago, a man was pulled over in West Orange, New Jersey for a traffic violation, but when the police smelled marijuana, the man was searched and subsequently charged with possession of marijuana and operating a motor vehicle while in possession of marijuana, in addition to his traffic citation. These drug charges not only put his criminal record at risk, but he could potentially be subjected to a driver’s license suspension and maybe even spend some time behind bars. To review his legal options and hopefully find a more manageable outcome, the man contacted Bhatt law Group and our experienced Jersey City criminal defense lawyers.

By utilizing our considerable knowledge regarding similar drug cases and New Jersey’s criminal court procedure, we began working to protect his interests. We made numerous demands for the prosecution to produce discovery documents including lab results and reports, but they were not received. Through our meticulous representation and attention to details, after a few separate court appearances, we obtained a judge’s order specifying that enough time and opportunity had passed without the necessary discovery items being turned over. As a result of not producing their alleged evidence, the prosecution dismissed all of the drug charges, which may not have been possible without our aggressive approach to his case.

The outcome of an individual case depends on a variety of factors unique to that case. Case results do not guarantee or predict a similar result in any similar or future case.

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Not long ago, in Newark, NJ a man was pulled over and issued a traffic ticket for failing to yield to a pedestrian. While most would probably consider a traffic ticket for such a violation a mere inconvenience, it is important to remember that admitting guilt to this type of infraction also results in the addition of two points on your driver’s license. Since this man wanted to preserve a clean driving history, he decided to contact the Jersey City traffic lawyers with Bhatt Law Group.

By utilizing their extensive experience in the New Jersey traffic courts and well-cultivated relationships, the traffic attorneys of the Bhatt Law Group convinced the prosecutor involved to amend this client’s violation to a much less severe citation for obstructing traffic. Due to their effective representation, this client was only subject to an $89 fine and he was able to protect his driving record from any unwanted points.

The outcome of an individual case depends on a variety of factors unique to that case. Case results do not guarantee or predict a similar result in any similar or future case.

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If you are facing the harsh consequences of multiple criminal charges in New Jersey, it is vital to have a skilled criminal defense attorney by your side, preferably one who has experience maneuvering through the often complex court and sentencing procedures to find the best result possible. A veteran criminal defense attorney will not only strive to set you free, but his or her experience will be critical when you need to reduce the aftermath of a conviction.

Recently, a 19-year-old man from Weehawken found himself in a very difficult position after a few separate run-ins with the law resulted in numerous and very serious criminal charges, which if convicted would certainly negatively impact his life and likely send him to prison for a significant period. After these incidents, the young man was charged with four counts of disorderly person, possession of marijuana, possession of CDS in a motor vehicle, a DUI, a DUI in a school zone, reckless driving, and one count of eluding the police. In total, these crimes could result in excessive fines, the loss of his license for at least two years for the CDS, reckless driving, and DUI violations, in addition to another three to five years in prison for the indictable charge of eluding the police (as well as a two-year jail sentence for the disorderly persons and CDS charges). With the severity of the charges against him, the man knew that he’d need equally serious legal representation and reached out to the criminal defense attorneys at the Bhatt Law Group in his time of distress.

After taking the case, the Jersey City attorneys at the Bhatt Law Group set to work in an effort to alleviate this young man’s grave legal concerns. Through their wide-ranging experience with New Jersey’s criminal court process, they effectively consolidated their client’s numerous charges into a single case and began negotiating with the prosecutor. During these discussions, the Bhatt Law Group achieved a dismissal to the DUI in a school zone, the reckless driving, and the CDS offenses; a reduction of the marijuana possession charges to lesser drug paraphernalia violations that did not include jail time; and an amendment of the indictable eluding charge to a disorderly persons charge of resisting arrest. In the end, this young client was saved thousands of dollars in fines, would only need to serve one-year of probation for his reduced charges, and a seven-month license suspension for the remaining DUI, which is a tremendous result that may not have been possible without the zealous advocacy he received from the Bhatt Law Group.

The outcome of an individual case depends on a variety of factors unique to that case. Case results do not guarantee or predict a similar result in any similar or future case.

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At Bhatt Law Group, our team of highly-skilled New Jersey criminal defense attorneys recently assisted a man charged with trespassing and simple assault in Glassboro, NJ. This created a very difficult legal position for the man, who wanted to avoid the serious trappings of a criminal conviction, including possible time in jail, fines, and a mark on his permanent criminal record.

We quickly set to work to find the best possible result for our client. This led us to discuss the details of the case with all of the parties involved, where we utilized our extensive experience to successfully negotiate a complete dismissal of the assault and trespassing charges.

While this was a huge relief for the client, at the Bhatt Law Group, our lawyers went a step further and took advantage of an amended legal statute that allowed us to immediately apply for an expungement. This removed the incident from our client’s record and by choosing such capable legal representation, who kept abreast of the latest legal trends, our client was free to resume his life with no significant impact or ramifications.

The outcome of an individual case depends on a variety of factors unique to that case. Case results do not guarantee or predict a similar result in any similar or future case.

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Regrettably, sometimes when individuals interact with police, emotions run high and a hectic atmosphere can result in normally law abiding citizens being charged with life-altering crimes. If you are ever caught up in such an unfortunate position in the Jersey City area, it is essential that you reach out to a skilled criminal defense attorney with considerable experience dealing with various courts and members of law enforcement to help achieve a favorable resolution.

For example, after a heated exchange with police, a female veteran in Piscataway, NJ that had previously served in Afghanistan wound up charged with simple assault against a police officer. This very serious criminal charge now exposed her to possible incarceration in addition to a conviction appearing on her record. The woman obviously wanted to avoid time in jail, but she also knew that a conviction for assaulting a police officer would cause irrevocable damage and severely limit her future opportunities. Therefore, she decided to consult with a capable legal professional at Bhatt Law Group to review her available options.

Our Jersey City criminal defense lawyers went over her case and reviewed all the available evidence to craft a strong defense. While the officer was originally adamant that our client should be held fully accountable, we advised our client to attend alcohol and anger management classes in addition to writing an apology to the officer in question. Afterward, we presented the woman’s progress to the court and negotiated to reduce the assault offense to a lesser municipal violation, which only required paying a small fine. By avoiding such grievous charges, our client’s fears of imprisonment and a permanent conviction for a momentary lapse in judgment were eliminated.

The outcome of an individual case depends on a variety of factors unique to that case. Case results do not guarantee or predict a similar result in any similar or future case.

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Recently, a college student found himself in the unsettling position of being charged with possession of a fraudulent driver’s license after a series of events at a local park ended with a police officer requesting to see his identification. The man knew that this type of conviction could have significant and long-lasting consequences. Since he did not want to see his record unnecessarily tarnished, he reached out to Bhatt Law Group and our experienced New Jersey criminal defense lawyers.

In an effort to find the best possible outcome for this young client, we began navigating the generally complicated Palisades Interstate Municipal Court process. Ultimately, this led to a negotiation where we successfully arraigned to have his criminal charge reduced to a less severe local ordinance citation. Our client ended up paying a simple court fine, but would not see any persisting ramifications to his criminal record.

The outcome of an individual case depends on a variety of factors unique to that case. Case results do not guarantee or predict a similar result in any similar or future case.

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Not long ago, Bhatt Law Group’s team of Jersey City criminal defense and DWI lawyers aided a woman, when she faced the harsh realities of being charged with driving under the influence and reckless driving. Apparently, after being stopped by the police, she submitted to a breathalyzer that showed her BAC was .07, which is under the legal limit, but she was nevertheless charged. This created a very precarious situation because, in addition to the usual legal penalties for driving under the influence, like jail time and hefty fines, the young woman was also very worried about having her license suspended since she was a business student and would need to regularly drive out of town.

Her anxieties led her to our offices and after a consultation, we started working to protect her ability to drive and reduce the other possible consequences. By negotiating with the prosecution and after discussing the situation, our Jersey City DWI lawyers effectively achieved a dismissal of the DWI in exchange for the client pleading to the reckless driving ticket. This arrangement preserved our client’s driving privileges so she could continue her education and easily move on with her life.

The outcome of an individual case depends on a variety of factors unique to that case. Case results do not guarantee or predict a similar result in any similar or future case.

PLEASE USE THE FORM BELOW OR CALL (201) 798-8000.