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Mercer County, New Jersey DWI Attorney

Being arrested for DWI is a serious offense that can have serious repercussions, including jail time, loss of driving privileges, and monetary fines. It is crucial that anyone facing a New Jersey DWI charge understand what challenges they will encounter. Searching for the legal advice of an aggressive and professional DWI defense lawyer will help you understand all of your rights and options, including any defenses you might use.

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

  • Driving Privileges - A DWI conviction in Mercer County, New Jersey results in the revocation of driving privileges for 3 months.
  • Jail Time - A first time DUI offender in Mercer County, New Jersey will face up to 30 days imprisonment.
  • Monetary Fine - The fine for a first time DUI in Mercer County, New Jersey is from $250 to $400.
  • 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

  • Driving Privileges - A DWI conviction in Mercer County, New Jersey results in the revocation of New Jersey driving privileges for 7 months, up to 1 year.
  • 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 - The first time offender must attend an Intoxicated Driver Resource Center for a minimum of 6 hours a day for 2 consecutive days.
  • Jail Time - A first time DUI offender in Mercer County, New Jersey will face up to thirty days time in jail.
  • Monetary Fine - The fine for a first time DUI in Mercer County, New Jersey is from $300 to $500.

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. They can...

  • ...result in the indefinite suspension of driving privileges in New Jersey
  • ...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 and possible imprisonment.

  • DWI / DUI offenders attend required Alcohol and Highway Safety Education classes
  • There is an IDRC in each county for first and third-time 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 (Motor Vehicle Commission).
  • The DWI offender may supplement (but not replace) the treatment with attendance at a self-help group