Middlesex County, New Jersey DWI Lawyer

Were you charged with DUI in Middlesex County, New Jersey?

Pursuant to New Jersey law, when you have been cited for violating the DWI (driving while impaired) statute, the state imposes penalties based on your Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) level. New Jersey uses a 2-tier system to impose 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%

• 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 Middlesex County, New Jersey is from $250 to $400.
• Jail Time - A first time DUI offender in Middlesex County, New Jersey will face up to 30 days time in jail.
• Driving Privileges - A DWI conviction in Middlesex County, New Jersey results in the loss of New Jersey driving privileges for 3 months.

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

• Chemical Test Refusal - DUI / DWI - If you refuse to submit to a test when requested by law enforcement in New Jersey, it will result in the loss of driving privileges for 6 months and a fine of $250.00, up to $500.00.
• Jail Time - A first time DUI offender in Middlesex County, New Jersey will face up to thirty days jail time.
• Driving Privileges - A DWI conviction in Middlesex County, New Jersey results in the loss of driving privileges for 7 months, up to 1 year.
• Time in Jail - A first time DWI offender will face up to two months time in jail.
• Additional Penalties in Middlesex County, 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.
• New Jersey 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.

New Jersey Intoxicated driver program

In Middlesex County, 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 New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission.

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

Subsequent DWI (driving while impaired) Offenses in New Jersey

For any additional DUI violations, penalties are more severe. Because of the complexity of DUI laws in Middlesex County, New Jersey, you may not be aware of options and rights. This is why a capable and professional lawyer can guide you through this emotionally challenging process. Please contact a New Jersey DUI / DWI lawyer for a fast and free consultation.

Failure to pay DWI Surcharges

Surcharges are fines assessed by the New Jersey MVC (Motor Vehicle Commission) on an annual basis for drivers who have earned excessive points or committed a specific violation such as DWI (driving while impaired). Surcharges are in addition to any court fines or penalties you may be facing.

• Can result in the indefinite suspension of driving privileges in New Jersey
• Can result in an 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 actions.