Long Beach DWI Lawyer
DWI in Long Beach? We can help.
If you have been arrested and charged with DWI or DUI in Long Beach, you will need an experienced Long Beach DWI lawyer fighting at your side. Retaining the right Long Beach DWI attorney can make all the difference in your Long Beach DWI case. Our DWI defense firm is experienced in handling DWI and DUI cases in Long Beach, NJ, and throughout Ocean County. We are local DWI defense lawyers.
Long Beach DWI and DUI charges are among the most serious a person can face. The Long Beach Judge can impose significant penalties on drivers convicted of DWI in Long Beach. Additionally, Long Beach DWI defendants experience the embarrassment and stress that result from these life-altering charges.
New Jersey has some of the toughest drunk driving laws in America. People convicted of DWI and DUI in Long Beach face loss of driver’s license, fines, motor vehicle surcharges, other penalties and, in certain cases, the imposition of an ignition interlock, which is a breath testing machine that is installed in your automobile. Defendants face jail for a first and second offense, and get mandatory jail for a third or subsequent conviction.
Penalties for Long Beach DWI
First Offense Long Beach 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 Beach 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 Beach 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 Beach 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 a DWI or DUI in Long Beach, New Jersey, it is essential that you have an experienced Long Beach DWI lawyer fighting on your side. Our law firm can help. We are experienced Long Beach NJ DWI lawyers. We will review all of the DWI evidence against you and form a legal strategy for your defense. If it is in your best interest, we will negotiate a plea with the Long Beach prosecutor or, if necessary, take your case to trial in the Long Beach Municipal Court before the Long Beach Judge.
We will vigorously pursue all available options to obtain a favorable result in Long Beach. Please contact our office at 888-356-4529. You can also e-mail Al Mollo directly at [email protected]. Or, simply click below for an instant consultation. Thank you.
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