A DWI in New Jersey is not considered a criminal offense, it is considered a motor vehicle violation. Because it is a “quasi-criminal” offense, you are not entitled to an attorney when you are stopped, subjected to sobriety testing, and arrested for a DWI. However, you should contact an attorney…
For a first and second offense, the surcharges are $1,000 a year for three years. For a third offense, the surcharges are $1,500 a year for three years.
The legal limit in New Jersey is a Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) of .08 %
If you were arrested for DWI in New Jersey, one of your first questions is probably simple: how much does it cost to hire a DWI lawyer? The honest answer is that DWI attorney fees vary widely. In New Jersey, many first-offense DWI cases fall somewhere in the range of…
Yes, there are many ways to challenge your DWI charge. The traffic stop must be supported by reasonable suspicion. The police officers must have probable cause to believe that you are intoxicated to conduct the field sobriety tests and breathalyzer test. The field sobriety tests can be challenged. The breathalyzer…
