DUI / DWI

A charge of Driving Under the Influence or Driving While Intoxicated can have a wide ranging negative impact on every aspect of your life. A conviction can result in a suspension of your ability to drive, a possible jail sentence, excessive fines, State surcharges, an increase or loss of insurance coverage as well as the imposition of an interlock device on your vehicle. The penalties become exponentially worse if this is your 2nd or subsequent offense. Our attorneys will explain all of your legal options to ensure that you are well informed as to what legal remedies are available and how best to move forward.

1st conviction: –

up to 30 days in jail
fine ranging from $250-$500 (BAC dependent)
loss of driving privileges up to 6 months
installation of interlock device *
New Jersey. State surcharge. of $1,000 a year for 3 yrs
12-48 hours of IDRC (carries a program fee $250+) The Intoxicated Driver Resource Center provides an educational and screening program for those convicted of alcohol related violations. This will also determine if further treatment is required.

2nd conviction:

up to 3 months in jail
fines ranging from $500 – $1,000
Loss of driving privileges up to 2 years
installation of interlock device *
IDRC
New Jersey State surcharge of $1,000 a year for three years

3rd conviction:

up to 6 months in jail
fine of $1,000
installation of interlock device
IDRC
Loss of driving privileges for as long as 8 years
New Jersey State surcharge of $1,500 a year for three years

*Effective December 1, 2019, ALL DWI AND REFUSAL CONVICTIONS must have an IID (Ignition Interlock Device) installed on ANY vehicle their own, lease or have access to. The vehicle will not start without a BAC less than .05%. You will not be able to restore your driving privileges until you have proof the IID was installed. Keep in mind, this also carries an installation fee, leasing fee monthly, and removal fee. Any tampering with the device or intoxicated reading can reinstate the original charge and bring you back to Court.