Freehold Township DWI Lawyer
Charged with DWI in Freehold Township?
We are experienced Freehold Township DWI Lawyers. If you or someone you know has been charged with a DWI in Freehold Township, NJ, it is crucial that you consult with a Freehold Township DWI attorney. Our firm has represented individuals charged with DWI and DUI in Freehold Township, NJ. Our office is located just a short distance from the Freehold Township Municipal Court.
DWI offenses in Freehold Township are very serious charges. In addition to the penalties that can be administered by the Freehold Township Court, DWI and DUI defendants must deal with the stress and embarrassment that comes with these charges.
New Jersey has among the most harsh drunk driving laws in the United States. Defendants convicted of DWI in Freehold Township will receive a mandatory driver’s license suspension, monetary fines, insurance surcharges and, in some cases, a requirement that they install an interlock device on their motor vehicle. Drivers are also exposed the possibility of jail for a first and second DWI offense, and mandatory jail for a third or subsequent DWI offense. A more thorough summary of Freehold Township DWI penalties is provided below:
Penalties for Freehold Township DWI
First Offense Freehold Township 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 Freehold Township 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 Freehold Township 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 Freehold Township 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 Freehold Township DWI or DUI, contact our office for a free and confidential consultation. An experienced Freehold Township DWI attorney can evaluate the evidence, offer a defense strategy, negotiate a plea with the Freehold Township municipal prosecutor or, if necessary, participate in a trial in the Freehold Township Municipal Court before the Freehold Township Judge.
The Mollo Law Firm, New Jersey DWI attorneys, has extensive experience handling DWI cases n Freehold Township and throughout New Jersey. Al Mollo recently appeared on TV as an authority on Municipal Court cases, including DWI and DUI cases in Freehold Township. Please contact our office at 888-356-4529. You can also e-mail Al Mollo directly at [email protected]. Visit our website at mollolawfirm.com for more information. Thank you.
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