Scott DePhillips
Attorney at Law

New Jersey Drunk Driving Information

1st Offense Conviction for New Jersey DWI
                             0.08% to less than 0.10%                   0.10% or more 

Fines:                    $250 -$400                                        $300-$500

Jail:                                Court's discretion not more than 30 days     

Driver's License
Suspension:            3 months                                            7 - 12 months

Other
Penalties:                                        $50   VCCB
                                                      $100  DDEF
                                                      $75    SNSF
                                                      $100  N.J.S.A 39:4-50(i)

IDRC (Rehab)                        12 to 48 hours in IDRC (Rehab)
2nd Offense Conviction Within 10 Years of Previous Offense

Fines:                     $500 - $1000

Jail:                        48hrs to 90 days mandatory

Driver's License
Suspension:             2 years

Other Penalties:       $50 VCCB
                              $100 DDEF
                              $75 SNSF
                              $100 N.J.S.A. 39:4-50(i)          

Community
Service:                   30 days mandatory

IDRC (Rehab)         48hrs minimum
3rd Offense Conviction Within 10 Years of Previous Offense

Fines:                    $1000

Jail:                       180 days mandatory (Court may allow 
                             for 90 days in IDRC (rehab) )

Driver's License
Suspension:            10 years

Other Penalties:      $50 VCCB
                             $100 DDEF
                             $75 SNSF
                             $100 N.J.S.A. 39:4-50(i)

IDRC (Rehab)        Possibly 90 days in place of 90 days of jail.  
                             Remaining 90 days of jail time must be
                             served in jail.