DWI Penalties in New Jersey

DWI Sentencing

Drunk driving carries very severe penalties in New Jersey. They include the mandatory loss of driving privileges ranging from a minimum of three months for a first offense to up to ten years if there have been prior DWI convictions. In addition to substantial fines and penalties, a $3,000 surcharge will be imposed and nine insurance eligibility points will be assessed. A DWI conviction also requires attendance for a minimum of two days at an approved Intoxicated Driver Resource Center. A jail sentence may also be imposed, which may be 30 days, or up to a mandatory term of not less than 180 days if there have been previous DWI convictions. A conviction can also require the installation in the driver's vehicle after the expiration of the license suspension of an ignition interlock device for a period of from six months to up to three years, depending on the circumstances. The license suspension and monetary penalties are increased if the offense occurred in a school zone.

New Jersey DWI Attorney

Our firm has many years of experience representing clients charged with DWI. We will review the facts regarding your case, and carefully evaluate the results of any field sobriety tests, as well as breath, blood and alcohol testing.

This is general information regarding DWI charges, and does not constitute legal advice, and is not suggesting that a case will conclude in a specific way. Important facts regarding your case may not have been covered. Consult a attorney directly if you need legal advice regarding you specific situation.

Contact a New Jersey DWI lawyer for skilled legal counsel and representation if you have been arrest for driving while intoxicated.