DWIÂ Down in the Jersey Shore? Â
It is imperative that you have an experienced Jersey Shore DWI attorney on your side. The right Jersey Shore DWI lawyer can make all the difference.  This law firm has experience with DWI and DUI cases in the Jersey Shore.  Our office is located just a few short miles from the Jersey Shore’s Municipal Courts.  We have handled many cases in the Jersey Shore’s Municipal Courts.
Drunk driving offenses in the Jersey Shore are among the most serious charges an individual can face. In addition to the severe penalties imposed by the Court, DWI defendants experience the embarrassment and stress associated with these potentially life-altering charges.
New Jersey has some of the toughest drunk driving laws in the country. Individuals convicted of DWI in the Jersey Shore face mandatory license suspension, fines, penalties and, in some cases, the imposition of an interlock device on their vehicle.  Individuals are also exposed to jail for a first and second offense, and mandatory jail for a third or subsequent offense.
Penalties for a Jersey Shore DWIÂ
First  Offense Jersey Shore DWI (.08-.09 BAC)
Suspension |
Fines, Fees  & Surcharges |
Prison Term |
IDRC |
Interlock |
Community  Service |
3 months | $250–$400  fine $230 IDRC fee $100 Drunk Driving Fund $100 AERF $1,000/yr Surcharge (3 years) $75 Neighborhood Fund |
0- 30 Â Days | 12-48 Hrs |
First Offense Jersey Shore DWI (.1BAC or Higher)
Suspension |
Fines, Fees  & Surcharges |
Prison Term |
IDRC |
Interlock |
Community  Service |
7-12  months | $300–$500  fine $230 IDRC fee $100 Drunk Driving Fund $100 AERF $1,000/yr Surcharge (3 years) $75 Neighborhood Fund |
0- 30 Â Days | 12-48 Hrs | BAC .15+:During course of suspension, Â Â 6-12 months after |
Second Offense Jersey Shore DWI
Suspension |
Fines, Fees  & Surcharges |
Prison Term |
IDRC |
Interlock |
Community  Service |
2 Years | $500–$1,000  fine $230 IDRC fee $100 Drunk Driving Fund $100 AERF $1,500/yr Surcharge (3 years) $75 Neighborhood Fund |
2- 90  Days | 12-48 Hrs | During course of suspension, 1-3 years  after | 30 Days |
Third & Subsequent Offense Jersey Shore DWI
Suspension |
Fines, Fees  & Surcharges |
Prison Term |
IDRC |
Interlock |
Community Service |
10 Years | $1,000 Â fine $280 IDRC fee $100 Drunk Driving Fund $100 AERF $1,500/yr Surcharge (3 years) $75 Neighborhood Fund |
180 Â Days | 12-48 Hrs | During course of suspension, Â 1-3 Â years after | 90 Days |
If you or someone you know is charged with DWI in the Jersey Shore of New Jersey, it is imperative that you have an experienced Jersey Shore DWI lawyer.  A trained attorney can review the evidence against you, recommend a legal strategy, arrange a plea bargain with the prosecutor or, if necessary, conduct a trial in the Jersey Shore Municipal Courts before the Judge.
The Mollo Law Firm, New Jersey DWI attorneys, has experience handling cases of this nature in Jersey Shore and throughout New Jersey. We vigorously pursue all available legal options in an effort to obtain a favorable result. We provide sophisticated energy and fresh ideas for every client, every day.  Please contact our office at (732) 747-1844 or e-mail Al Mollo directly at amollo@mollolawfirm.com.  You can also visit our website at www.mollolawfirm.com for more information.  Thank you.