If you have been charged with a DUI in New Jersey, it is important to understand what penalties you may face. To learn if you will lose your car after receiving a DUI, continue reading. For assistance with your charges, do not hesitate to contact our Morristown DUI defense lawyer.
Can I lose my car after a DUI in New Jersey?
If you are arrested for refusing to submit to a breath test or driving under the influence in the state of New Jersey, your vehicle will be impounded by the police. After a 12-hour impoundment period, you will be able to reclaim your vehicle.
What are the consequences of a DUI in New Jersey?
First-Offense DUI Consequences
New Jersey does not take first-offense DUIs lightly. If you have been charged with a DUI for the first time in New Jersey, you can expect to face the following consequences:
- Install an ignition interlock device in your vehicle for 3 to 6 months
- Potential loss of your license for up to 30 days
- Face up to 30 days of incarceration
- Up to 48 hours at the New Jersey IDRC
- You will most likely have to pay a $500 fine
Second-Offense DUI Consequences
In New Jersey, if you are charged with a second-offense DUI, you will face the following penalties:
- Installation and use of an ignition interlock device for up to two years
- 90 days of incarceration
- Up to 48 hours in the New Jersey IDRC
- A 2-year license suspension
- A $75 fine to the Neighborhood Services Fund
- A $1,000 fine
- A $100 fine to the Drunk Driving Fund
Third-Offense DUI Consequences
When an individual is charged with a DUI for the third time in New Jersey, this will often result in jail sentences when the individual does not retain the services of an experienced criminal attorney. The following are the penalties for third-offense DUIs in New Jersey:
- Installation and use of an ignition interlock device
- Up to 90 days of incarceration
- Up to 48 hours in the IDRC
- A 2-year license suspension
- A $1,000 fine
- $100 fine to the Drunk Driving Fund
- $75 fine to the Neighborhood Services Fund
If you are facing any of the above charges in New Jersey, it is important that you speak with an experienced Morristown criminal defense lawyer who will advocate for you through each step of the legal process ahead. To learn more about our firm and our services, give a call today to schedule your initial consultation.
Contact Our Experienced New Jersey Firm
Graves Andrews, LLC is an experienced Morris County family law & criminal defense law firm serving all of New Jersey. Contact Graves Andrews, LLC to schedule an initial consultation to learn more about our services and how we can assist you. Reach out to our experienced attorneys today to get started.
