Friday, May 31, 2013

Offenses related to DUI

Driving with an open container in vehicle:
  • 1st offense
    • $200 fine
  • 2nd offense
    • $250 fine
    • 10 days of community service
Driving with a suspended license (due to DUI):
  • Additional loss of license for 1-2 years
  • $500 fine
  • $250/year (for 3 years) surcharge
  • Incarceration of 10-90 days
Driving while in possession of CDS (controlled dangerous substance)
  • Minimum fine of $50
  • 2 year loss of license

Please also note that:
  • Underage drinking may cause a six-month delay in getting a license
  • Alcohol and drug-related offenses require completion of an alcohol screening and evaluation program

  • Law Offices of Jason Pollack
    Always a free consultation!

    Office- 856-304-1472
    Fax- 856-504-0155

    Burlington County
    105 High Street
    Mount Holly, NJ  08060

    Camden County
    211 South White Horse Pike
    Audubon, NJ  08106

    Atlantic County
    41 Route 73 South, #203
    Hammonton, NJ  08037

    N.J.S.A. 39:4-50 (DUI)

    DUI, also known as DWI (driving while intoxicated), is a very serious violation.


    1st offense DUI with BAC between .08% and .10% (But no higher than .10%) can result in:
    • $200 - $450 fine
    • 12-48 hours IDRC (Intoxicated Drive Resource Center) Program
      • $230 IDRC fee  
    • Up to 30 days of incarceration
    • Loss of license for 3 months
    • $100 to drunk driving fund
    • $100 to AERF (Alcohol Education and Rehabilitation Fund
    • $1,000/year (for 3 years) surcharge
    • $75 to Neighborhood Services Fund
    1st offense DUI with BAC of .10% or greater can result in:
    • $300–$500 fine
    • 12-48 hours IDRC Program
      • $230 IDRC fee
    • Up to 30 days of incarceration
    • Loss of license for 7-12 months
      • BAC 0.15% or greater: ignition interlock device during license suspension and 6-12 months following restoration
    • $100 to drunk driving fund
    • $100 to AERF
    • $1,000/year (for 3 years) surcharge
    • $75 to Neighborhood Services Fund
    2nd offense within 10 years of the first offense can result in:
    • $500–$1,000 fine
    • 30 days community service
    • 12–48 hours IDRC
      • $280 IDRC fee
    • Incarceration anywhere from 48 hours - 90 days
    • Loss of license for 2 years
      • Ignition interlock device during license suspension and 1-3 years following restoration
    • $100 to drunk driving fund
      $100 to AERF*
      $1,000/year (for 3 years) surcharge
      $75 to Neighborhood Services Fund
    3rd offense within 10 years of the second offense can result in:
    • $1,000 fine
    • Up to 90 days community service (can reduce period of imprisonment)
    • 12–48 hours IDRC
      • $280 IDRC fee
    • Incarceration up to 180 days
    • Loss of license for 10 years
      • Ignition interlock device during license suspension and 1-3 years following restoration
    • $100 to drunk driving fund
    • $100 to AERF
    • $1,500/year (for 3 years) surcharge
    • $75 to Neighborhood Services Fund
    Failure to pay DUI surcharges may result it:
  • Indefinite suspension of driving privileges
  • Action filed in State Superior Court by MVC. This may include securing a lien against your property, garnishing your wages or other similar action

  • Law Offices of Jason Pollack
    Always a free consultation!

    Office- 856-304-1472
    Fax- 856-504-0155

    Burlington County
    105 High Street
    Mount Holly, NJ  08060

    Camden County
    211 South White Horse Pike
    Audubon, NJ  08106

    Atlantic County
    41 Route 73 South, #203
    Hammonton, NJ  08037