DUI/DWI Charge
Arrested for Drunk Driving / DUI / DWI in New Jersey? Hire a DUI or DWI Defense Attorney in New Jersey and Fight back!
DWI Charges in New Jersey are treated very seriously and can be tricky to defend. You’ll need to talk to an experienced DUI or DWI Defense Attorney in New Jersey who has handled lots of drunk driving defense cases to figure out what your best course of action is.
Since 1997, I’ve represented over 1401 people charged with DWI who were ultimately not convicted of the charge.* Call me for a free consultation on your DWI/Drunk Driving arrest, and I’ll tell you what I can do to help.
*(Results as of December 1, 2019. This information should not create an unjustified expectation that similar results can be obtained for others without regard to the specific factual and legal circumstances. )
New Jersey DWI Laws & Penalties Prior To 12/1/19
If you were arrested for drunk driving, you faced these penalties if you were found guilty:
NJ DWI First Offense (BAC .08-.10)
- Jail for up to 30 days
- Fines $250-400
- License suspended for 3 months
- Alcohol education classes at at Intoxicated Driver Resource Center (IDRC) for 12-48 hours total
- Additional DMV surcharges & court fees totaling nearing $4000
NJ DWI First Offense (BAC .10 or higher – or DWI Drugs)
- Jail for up to 30 days
- Fines $300-500
- License suspended for 7 months to 1 year
- Alcohol education classes at at Intoxicated Driver Resource Center (IDRC) for 12-48 hours total
- Additional DMV surcharges & court fees totaling nearing $4000
- Possible Ignition Interlock Device 6 months – 1 year after license suspension
NJ DWI/DUI Second (2nd) Offense
- Jail for up to 90 days, 2 days minimum
- Fines $500-1000
- License suspended for 2 years
- Alcohol education classes at at Intoxicated Driver Resource Center (IDRC) for 12-48 hours total
- Additional DMV surcharges & court fees totaling nearing $4000
- Possible Ignition Interlock Device for 1-3 years after license suspension OR auto registration revoked for 2 years
NJ DWI/DUI Third (3rd) Offense
- Jail for a minimum of 6 months
- Fines $1000
- License suspended for 10 years
- Alcohol education classes at at Intoxicated Driver Resource Center (IDRC) for 12-48 hours total
- Additional DMV surcharges & court fees totaling nearing $4000
- Possible Ignition Interlock Device for 1-3 years after license suspension OR auto registration revoked for 10 years
Enhanced DWI Penalties
School or School Crossing Zone
If you are found guilty of a DWI and were found to be driving within 1000 feet of school property or a school crossing zone, you could go to jail for up to 60 days on a first offense, and face fines of $500-1000, and an additional license suspension of 1-2 years.
For a second offense DWI violation with 1000 feet of a school, there is a mandatory 60 days community service, 4-180 days in jail, fines $1000-$2000, and an additional 4 year license suspension.
For a third offense DWI violation with 1000 feet of a school, you will be sentenced to 6 months in jail, fines of $2000, and an additional 20 year license suspension.
For refusing to submit to a breath test for a DWI charge within a school zone, fines are $500-1000, and an additional license suspension of 1 year on a first offense, 4 years on a second offense, and 20 years on a third offense.
New Jersey DWI Laws & Penalties As Of 12/1/19
If you’ve been arrested for drunk driving, you now face the following penalties if you are found guilty:
NJ DWI First Offense (BAC .08-.10)
- You could be imprisoned up to 30 days
- Fines $250-400
- License will be suspended until you pay for and install an ignition interlock device
- Alcohol education classes at an Intoxicated Driver Resource Center (IDRC) for 12-48 hours total
NJ DWI First Offense (BAC .10 but less than 0.15%)
- You could be imprisoned up to 30 days
- Fines $300-500
- License will be suspended until you pay for and install an ignition interlock device
- Alcohol education classes at an Intoxicated Driver Resource Center (IDRC) for 12-48 hours total
NJ DWI First Offense (BAC 0.15% and higher)
- You could be imprisoned up to 30 days
- Fines $300-500
- License will be suspended for 4 – 6 months
- Alcohol education classes at an Intoxicated Driver Resource Center (IDRC) for up to 48 hours total
NJ DWI/DUI Second (2nd) Offense
- Jail for up to 90 days, 2 days minimum
- HEAVY Fines
- License suspended for 1 – 2 years
- Ignition Interlock Device for 2 – 4 years after license suspension
NJ DWI/DUI Third (3rd) Offense
- Jail for a minimum of 6 months
- HEAVY Fines
- License suspended for 8 years
- Ignition Interlock Device for 2 – 4 years after license suspension
Attorney Matthew Reisig is a very experienced DUI or DWI Defense Attorney in New Jersey. Call for a free consultation on your New Jersey Drunk Driving/DWI arrest. (888) 628-8394
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N.J.S.A. 39:4-50 Driving While Intoxicated:
- Office state law on DWI
- DWI enforcement – New Jersey Division of criminal justice.
Matthew Reisig, Attorney at Law
One Broad Street
Freehold, NJ 07728
Call today (888) 628-8394