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What Are The Penalties For Dwi In New Jersey?

For the first offense, fines range between $250.00 and $400.00. You must attend alcohol awareness classes at the Intoxicated Driver Resource Center (IDRC) for 12 to 48 hours. You must pay $100.00 for the IDRC program. You must also pay a $50.00 Violent Crimes Compensation Board (VCCB) penalty, and a $75.00 Safe Neighborhood Fund Assessment. You can be sentenced to up to 30 days in jail. You will lose your license in New Jersey for six months to one year. For a second violation, fines range from $500.00 to $1,000.00. You must perform community service for a period of 30 days. You must attend alcohol awareness classes at the IDRC for 12 to 48 hours. You must pay $100.00 for the IDRC program. You must also pay a $50.00 VCCB penalty, and a $75.00 Safe Neighborhood Fund Assessment. You will be sentenced to jail for a term 48 hours to 90 days. You will lose your privilege to drive in New Jersey for two years. For a third or subsequent violation, you will be fined $1,000.00. You must attend alcohol awareness classes at the IDRC for 12 to 48 hours. You must pay $100.00 for the IDRC program. You must also pay a $50.00 VCCB penalty, and a $75.00 Safe Neighborhood Fund Assessment. You will be sentenced to jail for a term of 180 days, however 90 days of the jail sentence can be served performing community service. You will lose your driving privileges in New Jersey for 10 years.

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