New Jersey has strict drunk driving laws. This is known as driving while intoxicated or impaired (DWI) or driving under the influence (DUI). There is a ban on DWI plea bargaining for a lower charge. The penalties are stiff with your first conviction costing hundreds of dollars in fines, up to 30 days in jail, and loss of driving privileges for 90 days.
A DWI or DUI conviction remains on your record and can be found in most background checks.
You absolutely should have a qualified attorney, such as the attorneys at LaBletta & Walters (https://www.lablettawalters.com/) represent you if you have been charged with a DWI or DUI. We have the knowledge and experience needed to defend you against DWI charges and assist you with getting the best possible results in court.
Driving with a BAC (blood alcohol content) at or above .08% is illegal. The BAC may be established through breath, blood or urine tests. For trucks, bus and other commercial drivers the threshold is even lower at .04%.
If you are under the legal drinking age of 21 you may be found guilty of DWI with any detectible amount of alcohol.
A DUI/DWI is when a person operates a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor, narcotic, hallucinogenic or habit-producing drug. https://law.justia.com/codes/new-jersey/title-39/section-39-4-50/
If you are charged with a DUI violation in Allendale, your case will be handled at the Allendale Municipal Court, located at 500 W Crescent Ave. If you are facing any of these charges, please contact the experienced attorneys at LaBletta & Walters for a consultation regarding your case.