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1. John Marshall: New Jersey DUI/DWI Law In New Jersey, it is illegal to drive while under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol. It is also illegal to operate a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08% or higher. If a person drives while impaired by drugs and/or alcohol, and/or has a BAC of 0.08% or higher, he/she can be charged with driving under the influence (DUI/DWI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI). New Jersey DUI/DWI Punishments The state of New Jersey has adopted strict DUI/DWI legislation to prevent people from operating motor vehicles while under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol. These laws call for harsh legal consequences if a person is convicted of DUI/DWI. Once convicted of DUI/DWI, a person can be sentenced with: jail time, large monetary fines, probation, mandatory DUI/DWI School, community service, and/or driverÕs license suspension. In some cases, the DUI/DWI offenderÕs vehicle may be impounded as well. Why You Should Hire a DUI/DWI Attorney After being arrested, many people choose not to hire an attorney. This is usually a huge mistake. One of the best things you can do to protect your best interests is to hire an experienced New Jersey DUI/DWI lawyer. A knowledgeable lawyer can investigate your case, challenge your blood alcohol and field sobriety test results, find possible arrest errors made by law enforcement, and present your side of the story in court. A skilled lawyer will also ensure that your rights are protected throughout the DUI/DWI case process. If I am found guilty of DWI can I still drive to work? Court and the Division of Motor Vehicles cannot and will not issue any ÒworkÓ or ÒconditionalÓ license during a period of suspension. This why vigorous and thorough representation is so important What is the legal blood alcohol limit in New Jersey? The legal Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) in New Jersey is .08 %. Regardless of how you feel, if you are found to be driving with a BAC of .08% or higher, you will be charged with DWI. What are the surcharges in New Jersey for DWI convictions? State surcharges vary based on whether this is your first offense, second or third. You can expect to pay a minimum of $1,000 a year for three years for a first or second offense. For a third offense, the surcharges increase to $1,500 a year for three years. Do I have to hire an attorney? No, you do not have to hire an attorney, however, you are not entitled to an attorney by the state. Because DWI in New Jersey is not considered a criminal defense, you will not be automatically represented. An experienced DWI attorney will navigate through the legal rhetoric you are about to come face to face with. Remember, there is a skilled prosecutor working against you, it would make sense to have someone as equally skilled, if not more, in DWI laws working for you. Click here to read about hiring a DWI attorney. I did not consent to a breathalyzer and the police gave me one anyway. Is this legal? You do not have the legal right to refuse to take a breathalyzer test. When you applied to drive you gave Òimplied consentÓ for the police to give you a breathalyzer test, at their discretion. Refusing a breathalyzer could and most often will result in the same DWI charges being brought against you.