DWI Lawyer - Camden County, New Jersey

Being charged with DWI is a serious offense that can have serious consequences, including fines, jail time, and loss of driving privileges. It is crucial that anyone facing an DWI charge in New Jersey understand what challenges they will encounter. Finding the legal advice of a capable and skilled DWI attorney will help you understand all of your rights and options.

Arrested for DUI in Camden County?

Under New Jersey law, when you have been cited for violating the DWI statute, the state imposes penalties based on your BAC (Blood Alcohol Content) level. New Jersey uses a 2-tier system to impose DUI or DWI charges upon an offender:

• 1. BAC (blood-alcohol concentration) between 0.08% and 0.10%
• 2. BAC (blood-alcohol concentration) of 0.10% or greater

DWI Penalties for First Time Offenders with a BAC Between 0.08% and 0.10%

• Jail Time - A first time DUI offender in Camden County, New Jersey will face up to 30 days imprisonment.
• Additional Penalties - The first time offender must attend an Intoxicated Driver Resource Center for a minimum of 6 hours a day for 2 consecutive days.
• Driving Privileges - A DWI conviction in Camden County, New Jersey results in the suspension of driving privileges in New Jersey for 3 months.
• Monetary Fine - The fine for a first time DUI in Camden County, New Jersey is from $250 to $400.

DWI Penalties for First Time Offenders with a BAC of 0.10% or Higher

• Jail Time - A first time DUI offender in Camden County, New Jersey will face up to thirty days jail time.
• Chemical Test Refusal - Refusing to submit to a test when requested by law enforcement will result in the suspension of driving privileges for 6 months and a fine of $250.00, up to $500.00.
• Additional Penalties in Camden County, New Jersey - A first time DWI (driving while impaired) offender must attend an Intoxicated Driver Resource Center for a minimum of 6 (six) hours a day for 2 (two) consecutive days.
• Driving Privileges - A DWI conviction in Camden County, New Jersey results in the revocation of New Jersey driving privileges for 7 months, up to 1 year.
• Time in Jail - A first time DWI offender will face up to two months imprisonment.
• Commercial Drivers - Commercial drivers are in violation of the DWI statute with a BAC (blood-alcohol concentration) of 0.04. A first time DWI (driving while impaired) conviction will result in the loss of the commercial driver's license for 1 year, while any subsequent DWI offenses will result in a lifetime loss of the commercial license in New Jersey.

Failure to pay DUI Surcharges in New Jersey

Surcharges are fines assessed by the Motor Vehicle Commission in New Jersey on an annual basis for drivers who have earned excessive points or committed a specific violation such as DUI or DWI. They can...

• ...result in the indefinite suspension of New Jersey driving privileges
• ...result in action filed in State Superior Court by the New Jersey MVC

Intoxicated Driver Program - New Jersey

In New Jersey, any person convicted of an alcohol related traffic offense must participate in a program at a New Jersey Intoxicated Driving Resource Center (also known as the IDRC.) Satisfactory participation in IDRC is a step toward restoring your New Jersey driver's license. Failure to comply will result in further suspension of your driving privileges in New Jersey and possible imprisonment.

• DWI (driving while impaired) offenders attend required Alcohol and Highway Safety Education classes
• There is an IDRC in each county for first and third-time DUI or DWI offenders and three regional centers for second-time DWI offenders
• IDRC evaluates each offender for an alcohol or drug problem and will determine any need for treatment. If treatment is needed, the center refers the offender to an appropriate provider for a 16-week minimum treatment.
• IDRC monitors all compliance and reports any noncompliance to the courts and the New Jersey MVC.
• The DWI offender may supplement (but not replace) the treatment with attendance at a self-help group