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DWI/DUI

In New Jersey, you can be convicted of a DWI/DUI if you operate a motor vehicle (land or water) while under the influence of alcohol, narcotics, or other habit-forming drugs. The details of this law are explained in greater detail in state statute N.J.S.A. 39:4-50. Penalties associated with a DWI or DUI in New Jersey can include jail time, hefty fines, and driver's license suspension. In addition to the penalties listed above, you will also acquire up to 9 points on your license. A large number of points on your license may require high car insurance rates, or you may not be able to obtain a policy at all.

New Jersey Defense Attorney

If you are arrested for a DWI/DUI, you need to contact a New Jersey lawyer as soon as possible. New Jersey does not grant hardship licenses, which means you will have to count on buses, cabs, or the generosity of others to get back and forth to work or school during your suspension. By hiring an attorney, you can increase your chances of receiving a positive outcome for your case.

Convicted of a DUI

There are two ways you can be convicted of a DWI/DUI in New Jersey. The first way you can be convicted of this offense is based on your performance during basic sobriety tests. The second way a court can convict you of DWI or DUI is whether you violated BAC limits. The max blood content limit you are permitted to have while operating a motor vehicle in New Jersey is 0.08%. A driver's blood alcohol content level is based on BAC testing or a breathalyzer. You can refuse to take a BAC test, but you could be charged with the offense under NJSA state statutes.

What Happens When You Refuse a Breathalyzer Test in NJ?

It is your right to refuse a BAC test in New Jersey. However, if you refuse the test and reasonable circumstances present that make the request feasible, you could be charged for refusing. The reason New Jersey residents can be charged for refusing to take a BAC test is because permission is granted for chemical tests, if circumstances are reasonable to require one, when a NJ driver's license is granted.

Driving Under the Influence of Drugs in NJ

Most New Jersey DUI or DWI cases involve alcohol, but the laws also apply to those charged with driving under the influence of drugs. Charges can be brought against a driver if their use of drugs impairs capacity or judgment while operating a motor vehicle. Unlike alcohol, there are no set minimums that declare how much drugs impair function. Instead, any amount can be determined enough to charge a driver with a DUI under state law.

Laws regarding DWI/DUI in New Jersey are very strict and come with severe penalties. For this reason, you need to contact Daniel E. Berger, ESQ. to defend you when charged with these offenses. Mr. Berger is familiar with the intricate laws in New Jersey and will provide you with the chance you need to get a positive outcome.