Have you or someone you know been arrested or charged with a DUI? Please do not hesitate to call me at 201-598-5019 or email me directly at [email protected] for a free consultation.
In New Jersey, a person is guilty of drunk driving if he/she operates a motor 
vehicle with a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of 0.08 percent or greater. BAC refers to the amount of alcohol in your blood. Although the law refers to a 0.08 percent BAC, you can be convicted of driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor even when your BAC is below 0.08 percent. Consuming even small amounts of alcohol dulls the senses, decreases reaction time, and hampers judgment, vision and alertness. If you consume any amount of alcohol and your driving is negatively impacted, you can be convicted of drunk driving. The penalties for a DUI offense can be severe, call me at 201-598-5019 today discuss your case. See the penalties listed below.
| Alcohol or drug related DUI with BAC of 0.10% or greater | ||||
| License loss | Fines, fees & surcharges | Prison term | Community service, IDRC & Interlock | |
| 7 months– 1 year |
$300–$500 fine $230 IDRC* fee $100 to drunk driving fund $100 to AERF* $1,000/year (for 3 years) surcharge $75 to Neighborhood Services Fund |
Up to 30 days | 12–48 hours IDRC* BAC 0.15% or greater: ignition interlock device during license suspension and 6 months – 1 year following restoration |
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| Alcohol or drug related DUI with BAC greater than 0.08% but less than 0.10% | ||||
| License loss | Fines, fees & surcharges | Prison term | Community service, IDRC & Interlock | |
| 3 months | $250–$400 fine $230 IDRC* fee $100 to drunk driving fund $100 to AERF* $1,000/year (for 3 years) surcharge $75 to Neighborhood Services Fund |
Up to 30 days | 12–48 hours IDRC* | |
| Repeated DUI convictions | |||||
| Offense | License loss | Fines, fees & surcharges | Prison term | Community service, IDRC & Interlock | |
| 2nd offense within 10 years | 2 years | $500–$1,000 fine $280 IDRC* fee $100 to drunk driving fund $100 to AERF* $1,000/year (for 3 years) surcharge $75 to Neighborhood Services Fund |
48 hours– 90 days |
30 days CS 12–48 hours IDRC* Ignition interlock device during license suspension and 1-3 years following restoration |
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| 3rd offense within 10 years of 2nd offense | 10 years | $1,000 fine $280 IDRC* fee $100 to drunk driving fund $100 to AERF* $1,500/year (for 3 years) surcharge $75 to Neighborhood Services Fund |
180 days | Up to 90 days CS (can reduce period of imprisonment) 12–48 hours IDRC* Ignition interlock device during license suspension and 1-3 years following restoration |
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Related Offenses
| Driving or riding with an open container | |||
| Offense | Fines | Community service | |
| 1st | $200 | – | |
| 2nd | $250 | 10 days | |
| Driving with a DUI suspension | |||
| License loss | Fines or surcharges | Prison term | |
| Additional 1–2 years |
$500 fine $250/year (for 3 years) surcharge |
10–90 days | |
| Driving while possessing drugs | ||
| License loss | Fines or surcharges | |
| 2 years | Minimum $50 fine | |
| Driving while possessing drugs | ||
| License loss | Fines or surcharges | |
| 2 years | Minimum $50 fine | |
Notes:
- *IDRC – Intoxicated Driver Resource Center
- *AERF – Alcohol Education and Rehabilitation Fund
- Underage drinking may cause a six-month delay in getting a license
- Alcohol and drug-related offenses require completion of an alcohol screening and evaluation program
Failure to pay DUI surcharges will result in
- Indefinite suspension of driving privileges
- Action filed in State Superior Court by MVC. This may include securing a lien against your property, garnishing your wages or other similar action
Have you or someone you know been arrested or charged with a DUI? Please do not hesitate to call me at 201-598-5019 or email me directly at [email protected] for a free consultation.