Oceanport DWI Lawyer
It is imperative that you have an experienced Oceanport DWI attorney by your side. Having the right Oceanport DWI lawyer by your side can make all the difference in the outcome of your Oceanport drunken driving case. Our firm has experience with DWI and DUI cases in Oceanport, NJ. Our office is located just a few short miles from the Oceanport Municipal Court and we have handled many cases in Oceanport, including Oceanport DWI cases.
DWI charges in Oceanport are serious offenses. In addition to the stiff penalties imposed by the Oceanport Court, DWI and DUI defendants must cope with the stress and embarrassment from these life-altering charges.
Our state has some of the most severe DWI laws in the country. New Jersey drivers found guilty of DWI in Oceanport face license suspension, substantial fines, penalties and, in some cases, the imposition of an interlock device on their vehicle. Defendants are also exposed to jail for a first and second offense, and mandatory jail for a third or subsequent offense.
Penalties for Oceanport DWI
First Offense Oceanport 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 Oceanport 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 Oceanport 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 Oceanport 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 facing DWI or DUI charges in Oceanport, New Jersey, it is critical that you consult with an experienced Oceanport DWI lawyer. An Oceanport attorney can review the charges against you, craft a legal strategy, negotiate a plea bargain with the Oceanport municipal prosecutor or, if necessary, conduct a trial in the Oceanport Municipal Court before the Oceanport Judge.
The Mollo Law Firm, Oceanport DWI attorneys, has experience handling cases in Oceanport and throughout New Jersey. Attorney Al Mollo recently appeared on television as an authority on Municipal Court cases including, but not limited to, Oceanport DWI cases. Please contact our office at 888-356-4529. You can also 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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Oceanport NJ DWI Lawyer