New Jersey Drunk Driving Defense FAQs

• Q: Once I Have Served My Period Of Suspension, Do I Automatically Get My License Back?
  A: No. You must pay a restoration fee of $50.00 to the Division of Motor Vehicles.
• Q: If I Am Sentenced To Jail, Are There Any Alternatives To Actually Going To Jail?
  A: Yes. Please call me as soon as possible after you have been charged with DWI, so that we can explore the alternatives with you immediately.
• Q: Even Though I Have Been Convicted Of Dwi Before, Is There Any Way To Have My Prior Conviction(S) Overturned Or Nullified For My Current Situation?
  A: Yes. Please call me as soon as possible after you have been charged with this DWI, so that I can explore the alternatives with you.
• Q: If I Was Convicted Of Dwi Or Dui In Another State, Does That Count As A Prior Conviction In This Situation?
  A: Yes, as long as the prior conviction was based exclusively upon a violation of a proscribed blood alcohol concentration of .10% or greater.
• Q: If My Driving Privileges Are Suspended Or Revoked At The Time Of My Dwi, How Is The Additional Period Of Suspension Calculated?
  A: Any additional suspension imposed in the current DWI matter will begin on the date of termination of the existing revocation or suspension period.
• Q: If I Have A Prior Conviction For Dwi That Is More Than 10 Years Old, Does That Count As A Prior Conviction For Sentencing In This Matter?
  A: No. If the second offense occurs more than 10 years after the first offense, the court shall treat the second conviction as a first offense for sentencing purposes and … More
• Q: Can The Intoxicated Driver's Resource Program Make Me Take Any Additional Classes Or Order Additional Counseling?
  A: Yes. As part of your sentence, you have to satisfy the screening, evaluation, referral, program and fee requirements of the Division of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse's … More
• Q: What Happens If I Do Not Comply With The Idrc Classes Or Additional Recommendations For Counseling?
  A: The court will sentence you to a mandatory two­day term of imprisonment in a county jail and a driver license revocation or suspension and continuation of … More
• Q: What If I Am Under 21, What Is The Law Regarding Dwi?
  A: If you have a blood alcohol concentration of 0.01% or more, but less than 0.10%, you will forfeit your right to operate a motor vehicle in New Jersey or be prohibited … More
• Q: How Can I Save My License From A Suspension By The New Jersey Dmv?
  A: First and foremost, hire an experienced attorney. There are many factors to consider. Your attorney may be able to plea bargain the case or win at trial. Check the … More
• Q: What Are The Speed Limits In New Jersey?
  A: Unless Otherwise Posted Absolute Interstate *55 mph Ltd Access Rds *55 mph Other Primary Rds 55 mph Residential 25 mph *Selected roads may be 65 mph More