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E. License Loss & Jail
on DWI
As one can easily imagine, the associated
fines and other penalties of a DWI conviction in New Jersey
are so severe that it can negatively
impact one’s life.
If your occupation requires driving, you may lose your job as
a consequence of license suspension. If you go to jail for a
while, you may lose a relationship with your loved one. If you
want to fight for your legal rights, I am the right DWI attorney
in New Jersey.
Here is a table for the period of license loss and jail time
when you are convicted for DWI in New Jersey.
| |
License Loss
|
Jail
|
1st offender
(0.08 = BrAC < 0.10)
|
3 months |
Up to 30 days |
1st offender
(BrAC = 0.10)
|
7-12 months |
Up to 30 days |
| 2nd offender |
2 years |
Up to 90 days |
| 3rd offender |
10 years |
Mandatory 180 days |
One should note that the penalties and fines are determined
by a court. There is also an IDRC (alcohol class) attendance
for 1st, 2nd, 3rd and subsequent offenders. Also, community service
is required for 2nd offenders.
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