If you were arrested and charged with a DUI in Gloucester County, Newjersey or a neighboring City, please call the 1-800 number below to get in contact with an experienced DUI attorney to fight your case.

1-800-420-9444

Need help from an New Jersey DWI Criminal Defense Attorney?

Being charged with DWI is a serious matter that can have major repercussions, including loss of driving privileges, jail time, and monetary fines. It is crucial that anyone facing a New Jersey DWI charge understand what challenges they will encounter. Finding the legal advice of a capable and skilled DWI criminal defense lawyer will help you understand all of your options and rights.

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

Jail Time - A first time DUI offender in Gloucester County, New Jersey will face up to 30 days time in jail.
Monetary Fine - The fine for a first time DUI in Gloucester County, New Jersey is from $250 to $400.
Driving Privileges - A DWI conviction in Gloucester County, New Jersey results in the revocation of driving privileges in New Jersey 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.

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

Jail Time - A first time DUI offender in Gloucester County, New Jersey will face up to thirty days jail time.
Monetary Fine - The fine for a first time DUI in Gloucester County, New Jersey is from $300 to $500.
Driving Privileges - A DWI conviction in Gloucester County, New Jersey results in the revocation of New Jersey driving privileges for 7 months, up to 1 year.
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.
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.
New Jersey Commercial Drivers - Commercial drivers are in violation of the DWI statute with a Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) level of 0.04. A first time DUI or DWI 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.

Subsequent DWI (driving while impaired) Offenses

Penalties are increasingly more severe for any additional DUI violations. Due to the complexity of DUI laws in New Jersey, you may not be aware of rights and options, including any defenses you might use. This is why an accomplished and professional attorney can guide you through this emotionally challenging process. Please contact a New Jersey DWI / DUI criminal defense attorney for a free consultation.

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 DWI (driving while impaired). They can...

...result in the indefinite suspension of driving privileges
...result in action filed in State Superior Court by the New Jersey MVC (Motor Vehicle Commission)

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 driver's license in New Jersey. Failure to comply will result in further revocation of your driving privileges in New Jersey and possible time in jail.