Good Neighbor Podcast: Bergen

Ep # 172 - From Prosecutor To Defender In Bergen County


Listen Later

If your stomach drops at the words license suspended or criminal record, you’re not alone—and you’re exactly who this conversation is for. We sit down with Fair Lawn trial attorney Josh Reinitz to unpack what really happens when courtroom drama meets real life, from the first flashing lights in your rearview to the moment a judge decides your future.

Josh traces his path from a Bergen County clerkship to municipal prosecution and on to defense, explaining why he traded research stacks for courtroom work and how that shift shaped his people-first approach. We break down the nuts and bolts of New Jersey DWI law—why it’s DWI here, how implied consent works, and what refusing a breath test actually triggers. We also tackle cannabis DUIs without a reliable roadside THC test, the role of drug recognition experts, and what observations hold up when policy changes limit probable cause. If you’ve wondered where hard science ends and legal judgment begins, this is the clarity you need.

We widen the lens to theft cases as big-box retailers deploy AI and facial recognition, changing the evidentiary game in shoplifting prosecutions. Josh explains when technology strengthens the state’s case, where defense can probe weaknesses, and why mitigation often beats a brawl. Above all, we focus on choosing the right attorney: reviews and referrals, price versus experience, and finding a style you trust when your name and future are on the line. Josh’s mantra—law that listens, defense that delivers—runs through practical tips on expungements, handling traffic stops, and aligning strategy with what matters most: work, immigration status, license, and record.

Hit play to get smarter about your rights, your options, and your next move. If you found this useful, subscribe, share it with a friend who could use a steady voice, and leave a quick review to help more neighbors find the show.

Josh Reinitz Law
Josh Reinitz
0-100 27th Street Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
[email protected]
(201) 345-6262
[email protected]
reinitzlaw.com

...more
View all episodesView all episodes
Download on the App Store

Good Neighbor Podcast: BergenBy Doug Drohan