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Need help from an New Jersey DWI Criminal Defense Attorney?

Being charged with DWI is a serious matter that can have serious repercussions, including fines, jail time, and loss of driving privileges. It is very important that anyone facing an DWI (DWI) charge understand what challenges they will encounter. Seeking the legal advice of a capable and experienced DWI defense lawyer will help you understand all of your options and rights.

Arrested for DUI in Clifton?

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

  • 1. BAC (Blood Alcohol Content) level between 0.08% and 0.10%
  • 2. BAC (Blood Alcohol Content) level 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 Clifton, New Jersey will face up to 30 days imprisonment.
  • Driving Privileges - A DWI conviction in Clifton, New Jersey results in the loss of driving privileges for 3 months.
  • 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.
  • Monetary Fine - The fine for a first time DUI in Clifton, 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 Clifton, New Jersey will face up to thirty days time in jail.
  • 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.
  • Commercial Drivers - Commercial drivers are in violation of the DWI statute with a BAC (Blood Alcohol Content) level of 0.04. A first time DWI or DUI 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.
  • Driving Privileges - A DWI conviction in Clifton, New Jersey results in the suspension of New Jersey driving privileges for 7 months, up to 1 year.
  • Additional Penalties in Clifton, New Jersey - A first time DWI or DUI offender must attend an Intoxicated Driver Resource Center for a minimum of 6 (six) hours a day for 2 (two) consecutive days.
  • Time in Jail - A first time DWI offender will face up to two months imprisonment.

Failure to pay DUI Surcharges Can result in...

  • The indefinite suspension of driving privileges in New Jersey
  • Action filed in State Superior Court by the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission. This may include securing a lien against your property, garnishing your wages or other similar action

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 like a New Jersey DWI charge. Surcharges are in addition to any court fines or penalties you may be facing.

New Jersey Intoxicated driver program

In Clifton, New Jersey, any person convicted of an alcohol related traffic offense must participate in a program at a New Jersey Intoxicated Driving Resource Center (IDRC):

  • New Jersey has an IDRC in each county for first and third-time DWI or DUI offenders and three regional centers for second-time DWI offenders
  • DWI offenders attend mandatory Alcohol and Highway Safety Education classes
  • 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.
  • The DWI offender may supplement (but not replace) the treatment with attendance at a self-help group
  • IDRC monitors all compliance and reports any noncompliance to the courts and the Motor Vehicle Commission in New Jersey.

Satisfactory participation in IDRC is a step toward restoring your license. Failure to comply will result in further loss of your driving privileges and possible imprisonment.