Elizabeth New Jersey DWI Lawyer

Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol In New Jersey

Section 39:3-50 of the New Jersey Statutes addresses operating a vehicle while

under the influence of alcohol or any other controlled substance. DWI charges are

regarded as serious traffic offenses and heard in the Municipal Court of the city in

which your offense allegedly took place.

While the most common DWI charge is for drunk driving, you may also face charges

for driving under the influence of habit-producing drugs, such as narcotics and

hallucinogens.

The Fines and Penalties of a DWI in New Jersey

Penalties for a DWI under New Jersey law vary depending on how high your blood

alcohol content (BAC) was at the time of your arrest and whether you have any prior

history of drunk driving charges.

BAC level is greater than 0.08 percent, but less than 0.10 percent:

$250- $400 fine Loss of driver’s license for three months Mandatory participation in

the Intoxicated Driver Resource Center program for 12-48 hours Court has

discretion of imposing a prison sentence for a maximum of 30 days BAC level is

greater than 0.10

DWI Charges May Impact Your Auto Insurance

A conviction for a DWI may also impact your automobile insurance premiums. A

conviction or a guilty plea for drunk driving will result in 9 insurance points on your

driving record. Insurance companies use these points, which are different than the

Motor Vehicle Commission points for most driving offenses, to determine eligibility

and the rate of your insurance premiums. If you cannot obtain insurance coverage

through any conventional company, you will be forced to purchase insurance through

the more expensive New Jersey Personal Automobile Insurance Plan (NJPAIP).

Some of Our Recent DWI Case ResultsState v.J.B. Resolution date: November 18, 2013.

1st offense DWI with a BAC level of .12 DISMISSED, NJSA 39:4-97 CARELESS DRIVING-2pts, DISMISSED,

NJSA 39:3-40, Driving on the Revoked List, DISMISSED, N.J.S.A 39:4-50.14 (Operation of a Motor Vehicle by

a person who consumed alcohol but is under the legal age) GUILTY (30 days loss of New Jersey Driving

privileges–NO STATE SURCHARGES).

State v.H.C. Resolution date: October 28, 2013.

2nd offense DWI with a BAC level of .19% including a head-on collision–DISMISSED, CARELESS DRIVING-

2pts, GUILTY (30 days loss of New Jersey Driving privileges).

State v.Z.E. Resolution date: May 23, 2013.

1st offense DWI (N.J.S. 39:4-50) DISMISSED, Failure to Maintain Lane (N.J.S. 39:4-88b) DISMISSED,

Reckless Driving (N.J.S. 39:4-96) AMENDED TO CARELESS DRIVING-2pts, Refusal to Submit (N.J.S. 39:4-

50.2) GUILTY, Tinted Windows (N.J.S.A. 39:3-74)DISMISSED.

State v.W.S. Resolution date: April 4, 2013.

1st offense DWI with a BAC level of .16% DISMISSED.

Call Us Today – Dan Will Fight for You!

If you or a loved one is facing DWI charges, you need to immediately consult with an

Elizabeth New Jersey DWI lawyer. The legal team at the Law Offices of Dan T.

Matrafajlo has the experience and resources needed to protect your legal rights and

dismiss, or at least reduce, the DWI charges you are facing.

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908-248-4404