If you are charged with DWI (driving while intoxicated) in New Jersey you may be facing serious consequences. In order to protect your rights, you need to hire a DWI lawyer who is knowledgeable and experienced. The Wilton Law Firm in Tinton Falls, Monmouth County are New Jersey DWI lawyers and have been handling DWI offenses in Tinton Falls and throughout New Jersey for almost 20 years.
As an informational tool to our clients, the following charts show the potential DWI fines, license suspension, and other consequences of a DWI conviction in New Jersey. *Please be advised- the following is for informational purposes only and is not intended as legal advice. The statute should be consulted in every case.
Mandatory New Jersey DWI Fines and Penalties
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Alcohol or drug related DUI with BAC of 0.10% or greater | |||
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License loss |
Fines, fees & surcharges |
Prison term |
Community service, IDRC & Interlock |
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7 months– |
$300–$500 fine |
Up to 30 days |
12–48 hours IDRC* |
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Alcohol or drug related DUI with BAC greater than 0.08% but less than 0.10% | |||
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License loss |
Fines, fees & surcharges |
Prison term |
Community service, IDRC & Interlock |
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3 months |
$250–$400 fine |
Up to 30 days |
12–48 hours IDRC* |
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Repeated DUI convictions | ||||
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Offense |
License loss |
Fines, fees & surcharges |
Prison term |
Community service, IDRC & Interlock |
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2nd offense within 10 years |
2 years |
$500–$1,000 fine |
48 hours– |
30 days CS |
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3rd offense within 10 years of 2nd offense |
10 years |
$1,000 fine |
180 days |
Up to 90 days CS (can reduce period of imprisonment) |
New Jersey Related Alcohol and Drug Offenses
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Driving or riding with an open container | ||
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Offense |
Fines |
Community service |
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1st |
$200 |
– |
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2nd |
$250 |
10 days |
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Driving with a DUI suspension | ||
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License loss |
Fines or surcharges |
Prison term |
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Additional |
$500 fine |
10–90 days |
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Driving while possessing drugs | |
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License loss |
Fines or surcharges |
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2 years |
Minimum $50 fine |
