Long Branch DWI Lawyer

Charged with DWI in Long Branch?  If you or someone you know has been charged with a DWI in Long Branch, NJ, it is crucial that you consult with an experienced Long Branch DWI attorney. A Long Branch DWI lawyer can make all the difference in your DWI case. Our firm has represented individuals charged with DWI and DUI in Long Branch, NJ.  Our office is located just a few short miles from the Long Branch Municipal Court.

DWI offenses in Long Branch are among the most serious charges a driver can face.  In addition to the significant penalties administered by the Long Branch Court, DWI and DUI defendants must cope with the embarrassment and stress that comes along with these charges.

New Jersey has some of the most severe drunk driving laws in our nation.  Defendants convicted of DWI in Long Branch face a mandatory driver’s license suspension, monetary fines, insurance surcharges and, in some cases, a requirement that they install an interlock device on their car.   Drivers also face the possibility of jail for a first and second offense, and mandatory jail for a third or subsequent offense. A detailed summary of Long Branch DWI penalties is provided below:

Penalties for Long Branch DWI 

First Offense Long Branch 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 Long Branch 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 Long Branch 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 Long Branch 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 Long Branch, New Jersey, please contact our office for a free consultation.   An experienced Long Branch DWI attorney can assess the evidence against you, provide a defense strategy, negotiate a plea bargain with the Long Branch municipal prosecutor or, if necessary, conduct a trial in the Long Branch Municipal Court before the Long Branch Judge.

The Mollo Law Firm, New Jersey DWI attorneys, has experience handling DWI cases n Long Branch and throughout the State of New Jersey.  Al Mollo recently appeared on TV as an authority on Municipal Court cases, including DWI cases in Long Branch. Please contact our office at 888-356-4529 or e-mail Al Mollo directly at [email protected].  You can also visit our website at mollolawfirm.com for more information. Thank you.

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Long Branch NJ DWI Lawyer