Important Additional Facts About NJ DUI & DWI's:
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: 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 New Jersey courts and you would be sentenced as if the downgrade never happened. 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 DWI or DUI offender in New Jersey.
The State of New Jersey does not recognize any other states downgrade of a DWI / DUI Charge
The State of New Jersey Considers a refusal to submit to any alcohol, blood or urine test the same as an actual conviction for DWI or DUI when computing the number of prior offenses
The State of New Jersey Does not allow a prior DWI or DUI refusal conviction to be used to enhance sentencing for a DWI or DUI in NJ when computing the number of prior offenses for DWI refusals
In the State of NJ A DWI or DUI may be proven by 5 methods: Breath Test Blood Test Urine Test Roadside Physical Tests DWI or DUI tests given by a DRE or Physician
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The Fine Print for use of this website: The information provided on this website is for informational purposes and is not to be relied on in regards to any
particular case as legal advise. H. Scott Aalsberg, Esq., P.C. Main office address: G-10 Brier HIll Court, 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 for a New Jersey DWI or DUI charge. All penalties listed
in this notice are for informational purposes on DWI and DUI offenses we have handled and reduced in the past. Past performance is not indicative of future
performance, each case is fact sensitive, thus, the need for the in office consultation for the attorney to evaluate your case. Some NJ DWI or DUI penalties
may not apply to out of state residents, please consult an attorney in your state of residence. If a person has a professional license there may be a separate
additional action relating to that individual's ability to practice their profession. Different Penalties may apply to prior DWI convictions over 10 years old. All
New Jersey DWI penalties listed are accurate as of time and date of publication and are subject to change at any time without notice. Prior DWI charges even
if older than 10 years may be used against you to enhance your DWI sentence see lawyer for complete details. Once you have a DWI or DUI in NJ it can
never be expunged it will stay on your record for life, thus you need the best NJ DWI defense lawyer. *98% Success rate to win, reduce or eliminate the
penalties of a DWI or DUI charge in New Jersey is based on past cases and is not a guarantee of a future result. Past performance on DWI and DUI cases is
not indicative of a future result. However, the best defense is to hire the best DWI or DUI lawyer you can afford with a proven track record because unlike
you, the State of NJ has nearly unlimited resources to prosecute your charge. Call 1-800-974-4487 and get the help you need now!
Driving While Intoxicated (DWI or DUI) is classified in New Jersey as a motor vehicle
offense unless a party is injured in an accident in which case it can be a criminal offense.
Once convicted you cannot expunge the record of your DWI off your license, regardless of
how much time has passed. Therefore to keep your low insurance rates and your driving
record clean an expert defense is needed. In most cases our defense costs less than just
your first year insurance premium increase would be upon conviction. At the law office of
H. Scott Aalsberg we are committed to helping you win your DWI. By law no attorney
can guarantee a result, however by choosing the best DWI lawyer you have the best
possability of winning your DWI case. Don't take a chance with just any DWI Lawyer,
choose the Lawyer who has helped thousands of clients reduce or eliminate the
penalties attached to a DWI conviction. Call 1-800-9-RIGHTS today, the more time we
have to prepare your case the better the chance of achieving the winning result you need.
Standard NJ DWI / DUI Penalties:
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Fine: $250 to $500.00
Detainment: 12 to 48 hours at
Intoxicated Driver Resource Center
(IDRC).
Ignition Interlock Device: Based
on alcohol concentration found:
BAC .08-.09 3 Months
BAC .08-.14 7 Months to 1 Year
BAC .15 and higher 9-15 Months
Loss of License: Until ignition
interlock is installed, except those
with .15 BAC higher will also have
a mandatory loss of license for 4 to
6 months. DUI charges carry 7 to
12 months loss of license but no
ignition interlock is required.
Jail: Up to 30 days
DWI Surcharge: $1000.00/yr for 3
years
Note: License is suspended until
ignition interlock is installed for all
DWI charges.
1st Offense DWI / DUI Penalties
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2nd Offense DWI / DUI Penalties
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3rd Offense DWI / DUI Penalties
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Fine: $500.00 to $1,000.00
Detainment: 48 hours at Intoxicated
Driver Resource Center (IDRC)
Ignition Interlock Device: 2 to 4
years after driving privileges are
restored
Loss of License: 1-2 Years
Loss of Registration Privileges: 2
Years
Community Service: 30 Days
Jail: 2 to 90 days
DWI Surcharge: $1000.00/yr for 3
years
Fine: $1,000
Ignition Interlock Device: 2 to 4
years after driving privileges are
restored.
Loss of License: 8 years
Loss of Registration Privileges:
8 years
Jail: 180 Days of which up to 90
days may be spent at an approved
drug or alcohol inpatient
rehabilitation program
DWI Surcharge: $1000.00/yr for 3
years
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Refusal to Take the Alcotest
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Fine: $300.00 to $500.00
Detainment: 12-48 hours at
Intoxicated Driver Resource Center
(IDRC)
Ignition Interlock Device: 9-15
Months
Loss of License: until ignition
interlock is installed.
DWI Surcharge: $1000.00/yr for 3
years