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1. Aimino & Dennen: Municipal Court All Traffic Violations Drunk Driving-DWI Revoked and Suspended Licenses Disorderly Person Offenses Criminal Cases
2. Hoffman & DiMuzzio: A. Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol/Drugs New Jersey DUI (Driving Under the Influence) or DWI (Driving While Intoxicated) arrests are highly serious matters. The penalties for a conviction can be devastating. The license suspension alone ranges from a mandatory 3 month to 12 month suspension for a first offense to 10 years for a third or subsequent offense. Each conviction may subject an individual to incarceration in the county jail Š up to 30 days for a first offense; up to 90 days for a second offense; and a mandatory 180 days for a third or subsequent offense. An experienced DUI/DWI attorney can lead you through the complex issues involved in the process including analyzing the police reports and other evidence from the pending prosecution to ensure that your legal rights are protected and reviewing your driving history to determine if relief is available to you from any prior convictions. B. Driving with No Insurance New Jersey law requires that every motor vehicle registered or principally garaged in the State of New Jersey is covered by motor vehicle liability insurance. The owner and/or operator of such a vehicle are subject to severe penalties if the vehicle is being operated without liability insurance. Those penalties are fines of not less than $300 nor more than $1,000, community service and a 1 year license suspension for a first conviction. The penalties for a second or subsequent conviction are fines of up to $5,000, 14 days in jail, 30 days of community service and at least a two year license suspension. C. Driving with a Suspended License In order to legally operate a motor vehicle in New Jersey an individual must have a valid New Jersey driverÕs license or permit or a valid driverÕs license from that individualÕs state or country of residence at the time of operation. New Jersey law imposes stiff penalties upon an individual who operates a motor vehicle while his driver's license has been refused or whose driver's license or reciprocity privilege has been suspended or revoked. Depending upon the number of prior convictions for Driving with a Suspended License the fines range from $500 to $1000, up to 6 months additional license suspension and 10 days in jail. Additional penalties, including substantial periods of incarceration will be imposed if the reason for the suspension is a DUI/DWI, Refusal to Submit to Breath Test, Driving with No Insurance, or if you are involved in a motor vehicle accident and someone is injured. D. Miscellaneous Traffic Offenses-Points Most moving violations, whether they occur in New Jersey or out of state result in points being assessed on your Driver's Abstract. Those points are use to determine insurance rates, Motor Vehicle Commission surcharges and possible suspensions of your driver's license. Below is a list of the most common moving violations and the number of points that will be assessed for each violation. Statute Number Offense Points N.J.S.A. 39:4-81 N.J.S.A. 39:4-82 N.J.S.A. 39:4-85 N.J.S.A. 39:4- 85.1 N.J.S.A. 39:4-86 N.J.S.A. 39:4-88 N.J.S.A. 39:4-89 N.J.S.A. 39:4-96 N.J.S.A. 39:4-97 N.J.S.A. 39:4- 97.2 N.J.S.A. 39:4-98 N.J.S.A. 39:4-115 N.J.S.A. 39:4-123 N.J.S.A. 39:4-124 Failure to observe traffic signals 2 Failure to keep right 2 Improper passing on right or off 4 Roadway Wrong way on a one-way street 2 Improper passing in no passing zone 4 Failure to observe traffic lanes 2 Tailgating 5 Reckless driving 5 Careless driving 2 Driving in an unsafe manner (points 4 only assessed for the third or subsequent violation(s) within a five year period) Speeding 1-14 mph over the limit 2 Speeding 15-29 mph over the limit 4 Speeding30mph or more over the limit 5 Improper turn and traffic light 3 Improper right or left turn 3 Improper turn from approved turning course 3 N.J.S.A. 39:4-126 N.J.S.A. 39:4- 128.1 N.J.S.A. 39:4-129 N.J.S.A. 39:4-144 N.J.S.A. 39:5D-4 Failure to give proper signal 2 Improper passing of school bus 5 Leaving the scene of an accident No personal injury 2 Personal injury 8 Failure to observe "stop" or "yield" 2 Signs Moving violation Out-of-State 2
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4. Puff & Cockerill: Driving While Under the Influence Publicity has left no doubt that the most severe charge one can face in a New Jersey Municipal Court is driving while under the influence (DWI). A conviction for DWI can drain your financial resources and destroy your ability to work and survive. If charged with DWI you should immediately seek representation to insure that your rights are not being trampled upon and that there is no alternative to such a devastating conviction. As indicated the penalties are harsh: 1. First Offense - $250.00 to $400.00 fine, $100.00 DWI surcharge, $75.00 safe neighborhood penalty, $50.00 Violent Crimes Compensation Penalty, court costs, 6 months to 1 year loss of license, 12 hours in an IDRC program and up to 30 days imprisonment. On top of this a $1,000.00 per year for 3 year insurance surcharge by the Division of Motor Vehicles. 2. Second Offense - $500.00 to $1,000.00 fine, $100.00 DWI surcharge, $75.00 safe neighborhood penalty, $50.00 Violent Crimes Compensation Penalty, court costs, 2 year loss of license, 48 hours in an IDRC program in lieu of 48 in jail, 30 days of community service and up to 90 days imprisonment. On top of this a $1,000.00 per year for 3 year insurance surcharge by the Division of Motor Vehicles. 3. Third Offense - $1,000.00 fine, $100.00 DWI surcharge, $75.00 safe neighborhood penalty, $50.00 Violent Crimes Compensation Penalty, court costs, 10 year loss of license, and 180 days in mandatory jail time, 1/2 of which may be done in community service and the other 1/2 in an in-patient rehabilitation program. In addition to this a $1,500.00 per year for 3 year insurance surcharge by the Division of Motor Vehicles. Do not believe that simply because you have been charged, there is nothing a lawyer can do to assist you with such a problem as a DWI charge. Often there are defenses which can be raised which would result in a downgrading of your charge. If nothing can be done to prevent a conviction, there may be angles that can be used to minimize the penalty in the sentencing aspect of your case. The consequences are simply too severe to not seek legal advise on handling a DWI charge.
5. Richardson, Stephen: There are some important things you should know about DWI law in New Jersey: * You do not have a right to refuse a Breathalyzer test; refusal can result in serious penalties * The police must continuously observe you for 20 minutes before administering the Breathalyzer * Weaving, crossing the fog line or lane separator can be enough probable cause for the police to pull you over on suspicion of DWI Even a first offense DWI will cost you a minimum of $250 in fines, approximately $700 in other charges and fees and $1,000 in DMV surcharges a year for three years. The total cost of conviction: $3,950. And that does not factor in the cost of potential license suspension, rising insurance rates, or the affect on your personal and professional life, especially if you rely on a clean driving record to maintain a commercial driver's license (CDL) in order to do your job. First Offense DWI Penalties A. Blood alcohol content between .08 percent and .099 percent: * A fine of between $250 and $400 * Incarceration ranging between 12 hours and 30 days * Three month driver's license suspension * Approximately $700 in other fees, charges and costs B. Blood alcohol content of .10 percent or above: * A fine of between $300 and $500 * Incarceration ranging between 12 hours and 30 days * Seven months to one year driver's license suspension * Possible six month to one year installation of an ignition interlock device * Approximately $700 in other fees, charges and costs Second Offense DWI Penalties * A fine of between $500 and $1,000 * Thirty days community service * Two days to three months in jail * Two year driver's license suspension * Either a one to three year installation of ignition interlock device or a two year revocation of vehicle registration, at the court's discretion Third Offense DWI Penalties * A fine of $1,000 * At least 180 days imprisonment * Ten year loss of license * Either $1,000 or $1,500 in DMV surcharges per year for three years, depending upon if the prior conviction occurred within the previous three years * Either a one to three year installation of ignition interlock device or a ten year vehicle registration revocation, at the court's discretion Breath Test Refusal Penalties Refusal to take a Breathalyzer test may also result in court-ordered attendance at the Intoxicated Drivers Resource Center (IDRC), where you must comply with all evaluation, screening and other program requirements and pay a substantial fee.
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7. Lawrence Hubert: One of the most severe charges one can face in a New Jersey Municipal Court is a DWI charge. A conviction for DWI can result in jail, substantial fines, and a loss of license. With a charge of DWI, it is recommended that you seek representation in order that your rights are protected.
8. Puff & Cockerill: Publicity has left no doubt that the most severe chargeone can face in a New Jersey Municipal Court is driving while under the influence (DWI). A conviction for DWI can drain your financial resources and destroy your ability to work and survive. If charged with DWI you should immediately seek representation to insure that your rights are not being trampled upon and that there is no alternative to such a devastating conviction.
9. Puff & Associates: Publicity has left no doubt that the most severe chargeone can face in a New Jersey Municipal Court is driving while under the influence (DWI). A conviction for DWI can drain your financial resources and destroy your ability to work and survive. If charged with DWI you should immediately seek representation to insure that your rights are not being trampled upon and that there is no alternative to such a devastating conviction.