I have heard it is because people have long memories of bad experiences, but for the answer you need to speak to the legistlatures who passed the law.

Yes charges can be upgraded and commonly are, but only until a plea is taken in most cases. Sounds like you have a serious case, get a good lawyer...

If you have a criminal charge you need a lawyer. Set up one of the free in office consultations that most of us offer.

Its certainly a defense but rarely works without a lawyer for several reasons, but a good lawyer knows what to do to increase your chances of winning.

An illegal has the same chances of getting out of the DWI as a legal resident or citizen. The only difference is generally the judge will require...

You could go to jail, its just that its not likely based on the facts you have presented. No one can tell you what is going to happen to you,...

If sentenced to jail during virtual cout, generally you will be given a date to report to jail and if you don't show up a warrant will issue for...

Most judges would consider the way you drove to violate 39:4-85. That being said a good lawyer should be able to help you eliminate the points...

39:3-33 is not a criminal charge they generally start with 2C. That being said if you had the wrong plate on the car it would be fictious plates. ...

What you describe is a little confusing and more information is needed, but if you were exiting the parking lot unto the road, you would be at...