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Sentencing Against Multiple DUI’s In New Jersey
New Jersey aggressively sentences DUI offenses. Below is an outline of general DUI consequences based on the number of offenses and prior convictions:
- First offense – No reading/under .10: Up to 30 days in jail, loss of driving privileges for three months, 12 hours in the Intoxicated Driver Resource Center, potential ignition interlock, potential community service, insurance surcharges and negative employment consequences
- First offense – Above .10: Up to 30 days in jail, loss of driving privileges for 7-12 months, 12 hours in the Intoxicated Driver Resource Center, potential ignition interlock, potential community service, insurance surcharges and negative employment consequences
- First offense – Above .15: All of the above penalties, plus a mandatory ignition interlock
- Second offense – 90 days in jail, loss of driving privileges for two years, 48 hours in the Intoxicated Driver Resource Center, ignition interlock, community service, insurance surcharges and negative employment consequences
- Third offense – 180 days in jail, 90 of which can be served in an in-patient rehabilitation facility, loss of driving privileges for 10 years, 12 hours in the Intoxicated Driver Resource Center, ignition interlock, community service, insurance surcharges and negative employment consequences
Seek Smart, Strategic Defense Against Your Drunk Driving Charges
Weinstock Levin has a proven track record of success in DUI cases and is prepared to work aggressively on your behalf. If you have been charged with a DUI, call the firm today to speak with a DUI attorney who is committed to fighting for you. To schedule a consultation, contact the firm‘s Atlantic City, New Jersey, office at 609-297-3624 or emergency at 609-214-8446.
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