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The Kugel Law Firm Reviewed by CQWEN

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The Kugel Law Firm and founder Rachel Kugel were reviewed by blog site CQWEN.

 

There are many law firms out there but many of them lack the aggressiveness necessary to adequately pursue your efforts or the caring and customer service to preserve your peace of mind. The Kugel Law Firm is different.

 

Some of the advantages of using The Kugel Law Firm are:
No hourly billing.
A client service staff member to answer questions fast, schedule calls with her fast, and text her with any emergencies.
Use of technology to your benefit (online payments, check by phone, email, scanning of documents and much more).

 

Read the full review. 

In the Media, New Jersey DWI, New York DWI

Rachel Kugel featured on Home of Wealth

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The Kugel Law Firm is pleased to announce the Rachel Kugel, Esq. was listed as a Certified Partner by Tracey Freese on her awesome blog Home Of Wealth. Blogger Tracey Freese has spent the past ten years providing personal finance advice as a stock broker, insurance specialist, and corporate trustee. Tracy began a new chapter as entrepreneur, educator, and author. Tracy believes uncluttering life will lead to financial prosperity and has repurposed her expertise to support a wider online audience.

 

We are thrilled that Tracey decided to write about Rachel and included her in their Certified Partner Network and honored to a be considered as fitting in to the ideology of the Minimalist Ecosystem.

Excerpt:

Beyond her charismatic television persona, Ms. Kugel gives a true impression of kindness toward clients. Given the nature of drinking violations, many clients turn to Rachel in a deep time of need. With emotions running high, Rachel and her team still focus on customer service and a fair pricing structure. As all minimalists do, I applaud any professional willing to put ethics in front of profits. Kudos to Rachel Kugel, Esq. – Home of Wealth officially inducts you into our Certified Partner Network!

 

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Case Result: Newark, N.J. DWI

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Rachel Kugel represented a client charged with DWI in Newark Municipal Court. This was the client’s second offense and as such he faced mandatory minimum penalties that included a 2 year loss of license, 2-90 days in jail, 30 days community service, installation of an ignition interlock device, and more.

The Kugel Law Firm vigorously advocated for our client from the beginning including preserving any and all rights to a speedy trial. Rachel Kugel challenged the operation element of the offense arguing that the State could not prove that the client operated or intended to operate in an intoxicated condition given that he was found in a legal parking spot and asleep. The Court agreed that the case presented an issue with regard to proof of operation when the State could not offer additional proof from the officer to expand on the initial proofs, the Court granted the motion made by The Kugel Law Firm to dismiss the case.

*Past success is not a guarantee of future results. All cases are different. Aggressive investigation and creative strategies are recommended to achieve the best possible results. To discuss the specific facts of your case call 973-854-0098.

 

Case results, New Jersey DWI

Case Result: New Jersey DWI Municipal Court

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Rachel Kugel represented a client charged with a DWI (drugs) in Bloomfield Municipal Court.

The State’s theory was that the client was driving while under the influence of Methadone. Rachel Kugel successfully challenged the admissibility of the State’s evidence with regard to urine test results in the case. As a result the evidence was suppressed.

 

A trial proceeded on the observations. Rachel Kugel challenged the sufficiency of the State’s case and cross examined the arresting officer on his observations. A not guilty verdict was obtained.

 

*Past success is not a guarantee of future results. All cases are different. Aggressive investigation and creative strategies are recommended to achieve the best possible results. To discuss the specific facts of your case call 973-854-0098.

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Case Result: New Jersey Municipal Court DWI

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Rachel Kugel, Esq. represented a client charged with DWI in Blairstown, New Jersey. The case appeared dire as it involved a reading over .10, an accident, and the client was facing his fourth offense for DWI. Due to the number of prior offenses our client faced a mandatory 6 months in jail if convicted.

Rachel Kugel used a Post Conviction Relief Application to successfully challenge the client’s prior record and as a result the client was saved from a mandatory jail sentence.

*Past success is not a guarantee of future results. Every case is different. Aggressive investigation and creative defense strategies are recommended. To discuss your specific case call 973-854-0098

 

New Jersey DWI, Uncategorized

6 Things The Prosecutor Doesn’t Want You To Know About Your New Jersey DUI

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1. You have a right to a trial.

2. The breath testing equipment is inaccurate.

Believe it or not, in your high-tech world the breath testing machine is inaccurate. The most commonly used machines are the Breathalyzer and Alcotest. The machines use an assumption to calculate the amount of alcohol in a person’s blood based on the amount of alcohol that is released into a person’s breath. The amount can vary from between 1100 and 3200. However, the machines use a standard ratio of 2200, the average between the two. If you exchange alcohol at the 1100 rate,the machine gives a reading twice as high as it should. On the other hand, if you exchange at the 3200 rate, it gives a reading half as high as it should. In any event, the principle is flawed and readings can vary up to 50% from the actual breath content.

3. The police officer that arrested you can’t remember your case by the time of trial.

It’s true! The police officer that arrested you can’t remember your case by the time of trial. The average police officer makes several driving under the influence arrests per week as well as a myriad of other types of arrests. Most dui arrests are similar in the sense that the officer stops a vehicles for some illegal action, suspects the driver is under the influence, administers field sobriety tests, administers a preliminary breath test, arrests the individual and then has someone else administer another breath test. The officer is not be able to remember the specific details of your case.

 

4. The prosecutor has 20 other cases that he must resolve that day.

The prosecutor has 20 other cases that he must resolve that day. You have an advantage by hiring a private attorney. That advantage is that whomever you hire probably only has 20 or so cases to handle each month. The State attorneys must handle all the cases filed by their officers, regardless of whether they like it and whether they have time to prosecute them thoroughly. So your attorney can file motions to which the prosecutor does not have time or wants to respond.

 

5. The police don’t actually go “by the book.”

The police officer usually does not follow the “book” when administering field sobriety tests. Each police officer is trained to administer field sobriety tests according to nationally accepted standards. These standards are printed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Association and available to your attorney. However, the tests actually are somewhat accurate when and only when administered properly. Police make more arrests if the tests are improperly demonstrated or directed. When the officer testifies, your lawyer should cross-examine him using his own training manual. The results are often comical and sometimes outright alarming as officers vary from not following all procedures to complete ignorance of the training manual.

 

6. The officer must have a valid reason to pull you over.

The officer must have a valid, explainable reason to pull over your vehicle. In order to stop a person and invade his or her privacy, the law requires that the officer have a particular reason amounting to suspicion of an illegal activity. Further, it requires that he be able to explain his reasons and be tested on their validity by you. Many traffic stops are made without a proper reason. If the Court rules that the stop was unjustified, then all evidence obtained as a result of that stop cannot be used against you at trial. If the motion is successful, the State cannot proceed with their case. This is the single most effective way of dismissing your DUI.

 

These are just a few of the issues that your attorney should look for as he/she evaluates your case. These issue may or may not be present in your case…and this list is by no means exhaustive, other issues may exist in your case.

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