A conviction for driving while intoxicated (DUI) has serious consequences, including the loss of driving privileges. You rely on driving to fulfill school, work, and family obligations, and suspension of your license may make it very difficult to fulfill those commitments. If your license has been suspended or revoked, you want your license back—and you want it back now.

The first important question thats needs to be answered when you are charged with drinking and driving in New Jersey is whether this is your first offense, second offense, or third or subsequent offense. Also, it is important to determine whether you have a refusal on your record and whether the charges you are facing currently are for DWI or Refusal. This can significantly effect the amount of time your New Jersey Driver's License is suspended. Generally, if your breathalyzer readings are between .08% and .10% and it is your first offense, you are looking at a 3 month license suspension. If your breathalyzer readings are greater than .10% and it is your first offense then you are looking at between 7 months and 1 year loss of license. If it is your second offense then you are looking at a two year license suspension and if it is your third offense you are looking at a 10 year license suspension. Therefore, the categorization of any prior offenses is crucial in determining your penalties for this driving while intoxicated charge. Clearly, if your case involves multiple DWIs, the penalties are much stiffer. For more information, see our New Jersey DWI Penalties page and our New Jersey Motor Vehicle Statutes.

That is one of several reasons to have an experienced lawyer defend you against DWI/DUI charges. Not only may it increase your chances of being found not guilty, but our attorney will work with the judge to end your license suspension or revocation and reinstate your driving privileges as soon as possible.

Recovering Driving Privileges after a DUI

Many clients assume that once they serve their suspension for DWI in New Jersey, their license is automatically reinstated. This is an incorrect assumption. In order for your license to be restored, you must go to a motor vehicle station and apply for reinstatement while paying a $100 reinstatement fee. This is very important to remember because otherwise you will still be driving with a suspended license and, if you are stopped, you could face serious penalties.

Every situation is unique, and there are a number of defenses to DWI charges. If you would like to speak with one of our lawyers about circumstances surrounding your arrest and license suspension, please call toll free 877-450-8301 or e-mail our Red Bank law firm to arrange a free consultation with a lawyer.

For more information about how our defense attorneys handle DUI/DWI, traffic, and criminal cases, see the following:

• New Jersey DUI/DWI Law
• Were you really operating the vehicle?
• Was there reasonable cause for your traffic stop?
• Does the prosecutor have proof of intoxication?
• Blood and Breath Tests
• DWI Drug Charges
• Breath or Blood Test Refusal

The Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall
Red Bank, New Jersey, Lawyers

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