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DUI Lawyer in New Jersey

In the state of New Jersey, driving while intoxicated (DWI) or driving under the influence (DUI) are regarded as serious traffic offenses. All DWI or DUI violations incurred in the state of New Jersey are heard in the Municipal Court of the city in which the DWI/DUI offense allegedly took place. At the time of your hearing it’s in your best interest to be represented by a New Jersey DUI attorney who can successfully defend your rights.

Below is a table of mandatory fines and penalties for DWI/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		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*

To discuss possible defenses and/or a trial strategy for your particular case, contact your DUI lawyer in New Jersey, Dan T. Matrafajlo, for a free case evaluation.