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1. Herman, Carl: After a New Jersey DUI arrest Under drunk driving law in New Jersey, someone charged with drunk driving can be prosecuted as a traditional DWI, in which the prosecution attempts to prove a person was under the influence based on driving patterns and a field sobriety test performance, or by a showing of violation of the per se law which has a legal limit of .08 percent. For those under the age of 21, it is illegal to drive with a BAC of 0.01 percent or greater. Violation of this law results in license suspension for 30 to 90 days, and community service for 15 to 30 days. Under New JerseyÕs JohnÕs Law, police are allowed to impound the car of a drunk driver. If you refuse to take the breath or blood test, your refusal is admissible in court, and may result in severe drivers license consequences in addition to the standard penalties.

   If charged with a drunk driving offense, ... your driving privileges and ability to drive to work could be at stake.  Hiring an attorney as soon as possible after you are arrested (prior to your first scheduled appearance before the court) is to your benefit - delaying hiring counsel may hurt you.  New Jersey Supreme Court guidelines establish a sixty-day goal to dispose of DWI charges. Since these cases take such high priority in the system and will be pushed forward by the court aggressively, it is necessary for your attorney to act swiftly in gathering information.

    

   The penalties and fines for driving while intoxicated or "DWI" depend upon whether you have previously been convicted of DWI.  If you have a prior DWI conviction then the potential penalties and fines that you will face are greater, and could include jail time. If your blood alcohol concentration is 0.10% or higher, then the statute imposes even greater penalties, including longer periods of incarceration and loss of license. 

    

   Facing a drunk driving charge like Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol (DUI) or Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) can be a harrowing experience. The prospect of DUI penalties such as jail, or the loss of a driver’s license, is not pleasant to contemplate. Your freedom and ability to make a living may be at stake.

    

    A DUI, DWI or Drunk Driving arrest does not have to result in a conviction.