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| H. Scott Aalsberg, Esq., P.C. Attorneys at Law 39 Milltown Road, 2nd Floor, East Brunswick, N.J. 08816 1028 Route #23 North, Wayne, N.J. 07470 1-800-9-RIGHTS or (732) 257-5040 |
IF YOU HAVE BEEN CHARGED WITH A DWI or DUI YOU
FACE THE PENALTIES LISTED BELOW
FACE THE PENALTIES LISTED BELOW
MANY DEFENSES EXIST TO HELP REDUCE OR ELIMINATE THESE PENALTIES. CALL 1-800-9-RIGHTS
TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS WITH A FREE OFFICE CONSULTATION TO SEE HOW WE CAN HELP
YOU! In Many cases we have helped to save our clients licenses, and most importantly kept our
clients out of jail!
1ST OFFENSE
A fine of not less than $250 nor more than $400.00, a period of detainment of not less than 12 hours or
more than 48 hours at Intoxicated Driver Resource Center (IDRC). In the discretion of the court, a term of
imprisonment of not more than 30 days and shall forthwith forfeit his or her right to operate a motor vehicle
over the highways of this state for a period of 3 months if the alcohol concentration is between .08 and less
than .10. If alcohol concentration is .10 or higher, 7 months to 1 year loss of license, and the fine
increases to $300.00 to $500.00.
2ND OFFENSE
A fine of not less than $500.00 nor more than $1,000.00 and shall be ordered by the court to perform
community service for a period of 30 days and shall be sentenced to imprisonment for a term of not less
than 48 consecutive hours nor more than 90 days, which shall not be suspended or served on probation,
and shall forfeit his or her right to operate a motor vehicle over the highways of the state for a period of 2
years upon conviction. Plus IDRC.
3RD OFFENSE
A fine of not less than $1,000 and shall be sentenced to imprisonment for a term of not less than 180 days,
except that the court may lower such term for each day, not exceeding 90 days served participating in a
drug or alcohol inpatient rehabilitation program approved by IRDC and shall thereafter forfeit his or her
right to operate a motor vehicle over the highways of this state for 10 years.
** Additional penalties and jail time apply if violation occurs within 1000 feet of school property or school
crossing zone for all offenses. H. Scott Aalsberg, Esq., P.C. Main office address: 39 Milltown Road, East
Brunswick, N.J. 08816. Please consult the New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice and Motor Vehicle Laws for
complete details on all fines and penalties as the penalties listed in this notice are for informational
purposes on offenses we have handled and reduced in the past. Past performance is not indicative of
future performance and each case is fact sensitive, thus, the need for the in office consultation for the
attorney to evaluate your case. Some penalties may not apply to out of state residents please consult an
attorney in your state of residence. Different Penalties may apply to prior convictions over 10 years old.All
penalties listed are accurate as of April 2, 2008 and are subject to change at any time without notice.
TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS WITH A FREE OFFICE CONSULTATION TO SEE HOW WE CAN HELP
YOU! In Many cases we have helped to save our clients licenses, and most importantly kept our
clients out of jail!
1ST OFFENSE
A fine of not less than $250 nor more than $400.00, a period of detainment of not less than 12 hours or
more than 48 hours at Intoxicated Driver Resource Center (IDRC). In the discretion of the court, a term of
imprisonment of not more than 30 days and shall forthwith forfeit his or her right to operate a motor vehicle
over the highways of this state for a period of 3 months if the alcohol concentration is between .08 and less
than .10. If alcohol concentration is .10 or higher, 7 months to 1 year loss of license, and the fine
increases to $300.00 to $500.00.
2ND OFFENSE
A fine of not less than $500.00 nor more than $1,000.00 and shall be ordered by the court to perform
community service for a period of 30 days and shall be sentenced to imprisonment for a term of not less
than 48 consecutive hours nor more than 90 days, which shall not be suspended or served on probation,
and shall forfeit his or her right to operate a motor vehicle over the highways of the state for a period of 2
years upon conviction. Plus IDRC.
3RD OFFENSE
A fine of not less than $1,000 and shall be sentenced to imprisonment for a term of not less than 180 days,
except that the court may lower such term for each day, not exceeding 90 days served participating in a
drug or alcohol inpatient rehabilitation program approved by IRDC and shall thereafter forfeit his or her
right to operate a motor vehicle over the highways of this state for 10 years.
** Additional penalties and jail time apply if violation occurs within 1000 feet of school property or school
crossing zone for all offenses. H. Scott Aalsberg, Esq., P.C. Main office address: 39 Milltown Road, East
Brunswick, N.J. 08816. Please consult the New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice and Motor Vehicle Laws for
complete details on all fines and penalties as the penalties listed in this notice are for informational
purposes on offenses we have handled and reduced in the past. Past performance is not indicative of
future performance and each case is fact sensitive, thus, the need for the in office consultation for the
attorney to evaluate your case. Some penalties may not apply to out of state residents please consult an
attorney in your state of residence. Different Penalties may apply to prior convictions over 10 years old.All
penalties listed are accurate as of April 2, 2008 and are subject to change at any time without notice.
| Important Please Note: In the State of New Jersey the following offenses are not considered different: DWI (Driving While Intoxicated) DUI, (Driving While Under the Influence Driving While Impaired Example: If you had a prior Driving While Intoxicated conviction downgraded in another state to Driving While Impaired your conviction downgrade would not be upheld by the the New Jersey courts. Thus, if you received another DWI in N.J. you would be sentenced in New Jersey as if you received a conviction for the original DWI charge and you would be sentenced as a second time offender. The State of New Jersey does not recognize any downgrades on DWI/ DUI Charges |
DWI Penalties Listed Below
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