Monmouth County DWI Lawyer
DWI in Monmouth County?
If you have been charged with DWI or DUI in Monmouth County, it is imperative that you have an experienced Monmouth County DWI attorney by your side. An experienced Monmouth County DWI lawyer can mean all the difference in the outcome of your Monmouth County drunken driving case. This law firm has experience with DWI and DUI cases throughout Monmouth County, NJ. Our office is located in Red Bank, the heart of Monmouth County. We have appear in Monmouth County courts thousands of times and continue to do so on a daily basis.
DWI charges in Monmouth County are serious and present severe penalties. Monmouth County DWI and DUI defendants face the stress and embarrassment that come with these potentially life-altering charges.
New Jersey has some of the most severe DWI laws in the United States. Drivers convicted of DWI in Monmouth County receive a mandatory license suspension, significant fines, monetary penalties and, in some cases, the imposition of an interlock device on their motor vehicle. Drivers also face jail for a first and second offense DWI, and mandatory jail for a third or subsequent offense DWI.
Penalties for Monmouth County DWI
First Offense Monmouth County 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 Days | 12-48 Hrs |
First Offense Monmouth County 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 Days | 12-48 Hrs | BAC .15+:During course of suspension, 6-12 months after |
Second Offense Monmouth County 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 Monmouth County DWI
|
Suspension |
Fines, Fees & Surcharges |
Prison Term |
IDRC |
Interlock |
Community Service |
| 10 Years | $1,000 fine $280 IDRC fee $100 Drunk Driving Fund $100 AERF $1,500/yr Surcharge (3 years) $75 Neighborhood Fund | 180 Days | 12-48 Hrs | During course of suspension, 1-3 years after | 90 Days |
If you are charged with DWI or DUI in Monmouth County, New Jersey, it is crucial that you consult with an experienced Monmouth County DWI lawyer. A Monmouth County DWI attorney can assess the charges against you, develop a legal strategy, negotiate a plea bargain with the Monmouth County municipal prosecutor or, if necessary, conduct a trial in the Monmouth County Municipal Court before the Monmouth County Judge.
The Mollo Law Firm, New Jersey DWI attorneys, has handled cases in Monmouth County and throughout New Jersey. Al Mollo recently appeared on television as an authority on Municipal Court cases including DWI cases in Monmouth County. We vigorously pursue all available legal options and DWI defenses. Please contact our office at 888-356-4529. You can also e-mail Al Mollo directly at [email protected]. Thank you.
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