Barnegat DWI Lawyer

DWI in Barnegat? We can help.   

If you are charged with DWI or DUI in Barnegat, it is imperative that you have an experienced Barnegat DWI lawyer on your side. The right Barnegat drunken driving attorney can make all the difference. Our law firm has experience with DWI and DUI cases in Barnegat, NJ.

Barnegat DWI charges are among the most serious a driver can face. In addition to the severe penalties imposed by the Barnegat Court, Barnegat DWI defendants experience the embarrassment and stress associated with these life-altering charges.

New Jersey has some of the toughest drunk driving laws in America. Individuals convicted of DWI and DUI in Barnegat face mandatory license suspension, monetary fines, penalties and, in some cases, the imposition of an interlock device on their automobile. Defendants are also exposed to jail for a first and second offense, and mandatory jail for a third or subsequent offense.

Penalties for Barnegat DWI

First Offense Barnegat 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 Barnegat 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 Barnegat 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 Barnegat 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 or someone you know is charged with DWI in Barnegat, New Jersey, it is crucial that you have an experienced Barnegat DWI lawyer. A trained Barnegat DWI attorney can review the evidence against you, recommend a legal strategy, negotiate a plea bargain with the Barnegat prosecutor or, if necessary, conduct a trial in the Barnegat Municipal Court before the Judge.

The Mollo Law Firm, New Jersey DWI attorneys, has experience handling cases of this nature 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 888-356-4529 or e-mail Al Mollo directly at [email protected]. Or, simply click below for an instant consultation.  Thank you.

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