Berkeley DWI Lawyer

DWI in Berkeley? We can help.   

If you are charged with DWI or DUI in Berkeley, New Jersey,  you will need an experienced Berkeley DWI lawyer by your side.  Having the right Berkeley drunken driving attorney can make all the difference in the result of your case. Our law firm has experience with DWI and DUI cases in Berkeley and throughout Ocean County, New Jersey.

Berkeley DWI charges are among the most serious a driver can have to face.  In addition to the substantial penalties imposed by the Berkeley Court, Berkeley DWI or DUI defendants experience the embarrassment and stress associated with these Berkeley charges.

New Jersey has some of the most strict DWI laws in the nation.  Individuals convicted of DWI and DUI in Berkeley, NJ, will face mandatory loss of license, fines, penalties, surcharges and, in some cases, the imposition of an interlock device on their vehicle. Defendants also face jail for a first and second offense, and will be sentenced to mandatory jail for a third or subsequent offense.

Penalties for Berkeley DWI

First Offense Berkeley 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 Berkeley DWI (.1 BAC 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 Berkeley 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 Berkeley 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 a friend or family member is charged with DWI or DUI in Berkeley, New Jersey, it is imperative that you have an experienced Berkeley DWI lawyer fighting for you. A trained Berkeley DWI lawyer can review the evidence against you, form a defense strategy, negotiate a plea bargain with the Berkeley municipal prosecutor or, if necessary, have a trial in the Berkeley Municipal Court before the Berkeley Judge.

Mollo Law Firm, New Jersey DWI attorneys, has experience handling DWI and DUI cases in Berkeley and throughout the State of New Jersey. We vigorously pursue all available legal options in an effort to obtain a favorable result for our clients. We provide sophisticated energy and fresh ideas for every Berkeley DWI client, every day. Please contact our office at 888-356-4529 or e-mail attorney Al Mollo directly at [email protected]. Or, simply click below for an instant consultation. Thank you.

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