Drunk Driving Defense

        A conviction for Driving Under the Influence (“DUI”) in New Jersey carries serious fines and penalties, along with even potential jail time for a repeat offense. DUI convictions also can strain family relations as well as impede one’s ability to make a living. A DUI charge is not something you should attempt to defend on your own. As I have told my potential clients, DUI is a complex area of the law that requires the knowledge and experience of an attorney to defend this charge. By “going it alone,” you are almost inevitably setting yourself up to fail. Call me today to discuss your DUI case.

Fines, Penalties and License Suspensions for DUI

Alcohol or drug related DUI with BAC of 0.10% or greater

License loss

Fines, fees & surcharges

Prison term

Community service requirement

 

7 months–
1 year

$300–$500 fine
$230 IDRC* fee
$100 to drunk driving fund
$100 to AERF*
$1,000/year (for 3 years) surcharge
$75 to Neighborhood Services Fund

Possibly up to 30 days

12–48 hours IDRC*

 
 

Alcohol or drug related DUI with BAC greater than 0.08% but less than 0.10%

License loss

Fines, fees & surcharges

Prison term

Community service requirement


3 months

$250–$400 fine
$230 IDRC* fee
$100 to drunk driving fund
$100 to AERF*
$1,000/year (for 3 years) surcharge
$75 to Neighborhood Services Fund

Up to 30 days

12–48 hours IDRC*


 

Repeated DUI convictions

Offense

License loss

Fines, fees & surcharges

Prison term

Community service requirement


2nd offense within 10 years

2 years

$500–$1,000 fine
$280 IDRC* fee
$100 to drunk driving fund
$100 to AERF*
$1,000/year (for 3 years) surcharge
$75 to Neighborhood Services Fund

48 hours–
90 days

30 days
and
12–48 hours IDRC*


3rd offense within 10 years of 2nd offense

10 years

$1,000 fine
$280 IDRC* fee
$100 to drunk driving fund
$100 to AERF*
$1,500/year (for 3 years) surcharge
$75 to Neighborhood Services Fund

180 days

Up to 90 days (can reduce period of imprisonment) and 12–48 hours IDRC*


  • *IDRC - Intoxicated Driver Resource Center
  • *AERF - Alcohol Education and Rehabilitation Fund
  • Underage drinking may cause a six-month delay in getting a license
  • Alcohol and drug-related offenses require completion of an alcohol screening and evaluation program

 

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