If convicted of a DWI or DUI you could face the following penalties depending on your actual BAC reading and the number of previous DWI convictions you have sustained:
First DWI Violation on Long Beach Island
If BAC is 0.08% or higher but less than 0.10%
Loss of license for up to 3 Months
Fine of up to $400.00
12 to 48 hours of detainment and counseling prescribed by the Intoxicated Driver Resource Center (IDRC)
Up to 30 days in jail
Installation of Ignition Interlock Device (court discretion)
Other fines and penalties
If BAC is 0.10% or higher but less than 0.15%
Loss of License from 7 months to 1 year
Fine of up to $500.00
12 to 48 hours of detainment and counseling as prescribed by the IDRC
Up to 30 days in jail
Installation of Ignition Interlock Device (court discretion)
Other fines and penalties
If BAC is 0.15% or higher
Loss of License from 7 months to 1 year
Fine of up to $500.00
12 to 48 hours of detainment and counseling as prescribed by the IDRC
Up to 30 days in jail
Mandatory installation of Ignition Interlock Device
Other fines and penalties
Second DWI Violation on Long Beach Island
Loss of license for up to 2 years
Fine of up to $1,000.00
30 days of community service
Up to 90 days in jail
Participation in the program and fee requirements of the IDRC
Mandatory installation of an Ignition Interlock Device
Other fines and penalties
Third or Subsequent DWI Violation on Long Beach Island
Loss of license for up to 10 years
Imprisonment of no less than 180 days
Fine of $1,000.00
Mandatory installation of Ignition Interlock Device
Participation in the program and fee requirements of the IDRC
Other fines and penalties
If you have been charged with a DWI, DUI, or refusal, contact the experienced New Jersey DWI lawyers from Villani & DeLuca for a free initial consultation. Call today 732-782-9833.