New Jersey has extremely tough laws for Driving Under the Influence (“DUI”), Driving While Intoxicated (“DWI”) and Refusing to take a Breathalyzer Test. By Statute, even first time offenders are subject to a mandatory loss of license and potential jail sentences. These consequences can have a devastating affect on a person’s career and family responsibilities. Contact Us: The Law office of Joel Silberman, LLC: 549 Summit Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07306, Tel: (201)-273-7070, Toll Free (800)-889-3129, Email: joel@joelsilbermanlaw.com. For more details visit our website: www.joelsilbermanlaw.com

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DUI, DWI & Refusal in
New Jersey
Tel: 201-273-7070
Toll Free: 800-889-3129
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2. • New Jersey has extremely tough laws for Driving Under
the Influence (“DUI”), Driving While Intoxicated (“DWI”)
and Refusing to take a Breathalyzer Test.
• By Statute, even first time offenders are subject to a
mandatory loss of license and potential jail sentences.

3. Defenses
• Constitutional Defenses – Unconstitutional Stop of your
vehicle
• Improper Procedure – The police failed to follow protocol
• Road Side Sobriety Test Results

4. Sentencing Consequences

5. First Offense – Blood Alcohol Content between
.08 and .10%
• 3 Month Loss of License
• Up to 30 days in the County Jail
• $250 to $400 Fine
• Approximately $500 other State related Fees
• $1000 Insurance Surcharge for 3 years
• 12 to 48 hours at the Intoxicated Driver Resource Center

6. First Offense – Blood Alcohol Content .10% or
Greater
• 7 months up to 1 year Loss of License
• Up to 30 days in the County Jail
• $300 to $500 Fine
• Approximately $500 in other State related Fees
• $1000 Insurance Surcharge for 3 years
• Ignition Interlock Device for up to 2 years

7. Second Offense…
• 2 Year Loss of License
• 2 to 90 days in the County Jail
• $500 to $1000 Fine
• Approximately $500 in other State related Fees

8. Second Offense
• Community Service
• 12 to 48 Hours at the Intoxicated Driver Resource Center
• Ignition Interlock Device for up to 5 years
• $1000 Insurance Surcharge for 3 years

9. Third and Subsequent Offenses…
• 10 Year Loss of License
• Mandatory 180 days in the County Jail
• $1000 Fine
• Approximately $500 in other State related Fees

10. Third and Subsequent Offenses
• Community Service
• 12 to 48 Hours at the Intoxicated Driver Resource Center
• Ignition Interlock Device for up to 13 years
• $1500 Insurance Surcharge for 3 years

11. Contact Us:
549 Summit Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07306
Tel: (201)-273-7070
Toll Free (800)-889-3129
www.joelsilbermanlaw.com