New Jersey DWI/DUI Penalties

New Jersey DWI, DUI, and Refusal Criminal Defense Attorneys: DWI/DUI Penalties

A conviction for driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) in New Jersey carries severe penalties. If you have been arrested for DUI/DWI it is extremely important to aggressively defend yourself against the charges, in order to get the best outcome possible.

Below is a summary of New Jersey DWI/DUI penalties. If you would like to speak with a DWI lawyer from our Monmouth County firm about defense representation, please contact our Red Bank office and arrange for a free consultation.

If you are convicted of or plead guilty to charges of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol (DWI/DUI), you will go to jail, you will pay heavy fines, and you will lose your license.

New Jersey DWI/DUI sentencing and alternatives

Penalties for a conviction depend on whether it is a first, second, or later offense, and whether your blood alcohol content measured .08-.10% or was .10% or greater at the time of your arrest or traffic stop. The range of penalties is listed below:

• Mandatory jail time of up to 6 months
• Fine of $250-$1000
• Insurance surcharges of $1000-$1500 for 3 years
• Intoxicated Driver Resource Center (IDRC) fees
• Community service
• License suspension/revocation for 3 months to 3 years
• Possible requirement to use an ignition interlock device for 1-3 years. The device prevents your car from starting until you pass a breath test at less than .05 BAC.

Other fines and costs:

• $200.00 DWI Enforcement Fund
• $50.00 Violent Crime Compensation Board Fund
• $75.00 Safe Neighborhood Fund
• $200.00 NJ MVC Restoration Charge
• $150.00 Fees for out-patient counseling as referred by the IDRC
• Up to $33.00 in Court Costs

Every situation is unique, and there are a number of defenses to DUI charges. If you would like to speak with one of our lawyers about circumstances surrounding your arrest, please call toll free 877-450-8301 or e-mail our Red Bank law firm to arrange a free consultation with a lawyer.

For more information about how our defense attorneys handle DUI/DWI, traffic, and criminal cases, see the following:

• New Jersey DUI/DWI Law
• Were you really operating the vehicle?
• Was there reasonable cause for your traffic stop?
• Does the prosecutor have proof of intoxication?
• Blood and Breath Tests
• DWI Drug Charges
• Breath or Blood Test Refusal
• Multiple DWIs
• License Suspension/Revocation
• Traffic Offenses
• Criminal Law

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Red Bank, New Jersey, Lawyers

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