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| H. Scott Aalsberg, Esq., P.C. Attorneys at Law 1028 Route #23 North, Wayne, N.J. 07470 39 Milltown Road, 2nd Floor, East Brunswick, N.J. 08816 1-800-9-RIGHTS or (732) 257-5040 |
| IF YOU HAVE BEEN CHARGED WITH A DWI or DUI YOU FACE JAIL AND THE LOSS OF YOUR LICENSE |
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. In addition to the above
penalties if the alcohol concentration is .15 or higher the violator shall be required to install an
ignition interlock device for a period of 6 months to 1 year.
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 will 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 and shall have his registration certificate and
registration plates revoked for two years. In addition the violation shall serve 48 hours in the IRDC
program. Once the drivers license suspension is served the violator shall then be required to
install an ignition interlock device for a period of 1 to 3 years..
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 vehicle for 10 years and shall have his right to own
and register a car revoked for 10 years. Once the license suspension is served and the violator is
allowed to drive, the violator shall be required to install an ignition interlock device for one to three
years on any car he or she may operate or own.
** Note for All Offenses: Additional penalties and jail time apply if violation occurs within 1000
feet of a school owned property or school crossing zone.
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. In addition to the above
penalties if the alcohol concentration is .15 or higher the violator shall be required to install an
ignition interlock device for a period of 6 months to 1 year.
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 will 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 and shall have his registration certificate and
registration plates revoked for two years. In addition the violation shall serve 48 hours in the IRDC
program. Once the drivers license suspension is served the violator shall then be required to
install an ignition interlock device for a period of 1 to 3 years..
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 vehicle for 10 years and shall have his right to own
and register a car revoked for 10 years. Once the license suspension is served and the violator is
allowed to drive, the violator shall be required to install an ignition interlock device for one to three
years on any car he or she may operate or own.
** Note for All Offenses: Additional penalties and jail time apply if violation occurs within 1000
feet of a school owned property or school crossing zone.
| Additional Important Facts: 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 Refusal to Take Breath Test 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 offender. 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 when computing the number of prior offenses A DWI or DUI may be proven by 4 methods: Breath Test Blood Test Urine Test Roadside Physical Tests |
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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 relating to your NJ DWI. The penalties listed in this
notice are for informational purposes only. Past performance of our New Jersey DWI Lawyers is not indicative of future performance and
each case is fact sensitive, thus, the need for the in office consultation for our New Jersey DWI Attorneys to evaluate your case. Some
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 convictions over 10 years old. All penalties listed are accurate as of August 7, 2010 and are subject to change at any time
without notice.
Criminal Justice and Motor Vehicle Laws for complete details on all fines and penalties relating to your NJ DWI. The penalties listed in this
notice are for informational purposes only. Past performance of our New Jersey DWI Lawyers is not indicative of future performance and
each case is fact sensitive, thus, the need for the in office consultation for our New Jersey DWI Attorneys to evaluate your case. Some
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 convictions over 10 years old. All penalties listed are accurate as of August 7, 2010 and are subject to change at any time
without notice.
Driving while intoxicated 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 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 should you be convicted. At the law office of H. Scott Aalsberg we are committed to
helping you win your DWI. By law no attorney can guarantee you a result, however by choosing the
best attorney you put the best chance on your side of winning your case. Call today, the more time we
have to defend your case the better the chance of achieving the best result for you.
accident in which case it can be a criminal offense. Once convicted you cannot expunge the record 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 should you be convicted. At the law office of H. Scott Aalsberg we are committed to
helping you win your DWI. By law no attorney can guarantee you a result, however by choosing the
best attorney you put the best chance on your side of winning your case. Call today, the more time we
have to defend your case the better the chance of achieving the best result for you.
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