Multiple DWI Charges Attorney in South Jersey
New Jersey Criminal Defense Lawyer Fights to Mitigate the Consequences of Multiple DUI Charges in Burlington County, Camden County and Throughout NJ
Driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs (DUI) is an extremely serious offense in New Jersey under any circumstances. When you are charged with DUI for a second or subsequent time, however; the penalties become significantly more severe. New Jersey courts are far less likely to show leniency in their sentencing once you have been arrested on DUI charges for a second or subsequent time. In almost every case involving multiple DUIs, you will be facing mandatory jail time, loss of your driver’s license and substantial monetary penalties. The bottom line is that while every single arrest and charge should be taken seriously, if you’re facing DUI charges for a second or third time, it is vital to get the advice of a skilled multiple DUI defense lawyer.
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At Gelman Law, LLC, we have dedicated our careers to protecting those accused of committing crimes and violations in Cherry Hill and elsewhere in New Jersey. We understand how high the stakes are when you are facing multiple DUI charges and are committed to framing a bold defense aimed at getting your charges reduced or even dismissed if possible. If you or a loved one have been charged with multiple DUI offenses, call or contact our offices as soon as possible so that we can get to work in your case.
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New Jersey Imposes Significant Penalties for Second or Subsequent DUIs
New Jersey’s penalty system for DUIs is tiered, meaning that the range of penalties increase according to the number of DUIs involved and your blood alcohol content (BAC) level. The amount of time between DUI offenses will determine whether your case will involve multiple DUIs. This timeframe is ten years—meaning that if you have had more than one DUI conviction within the last ten years, you will risk the penalties associated with second and subsequent DUIs. For second-time DUI offenders, the penalties may include:
- A two-year license suspension,
- Between two and 90 days in jail,
- Participation in the Intoxicated Driver Resource Center program for 12-48 hours,
- Up to $1,000 or more in fines,
- Installation of an ignition interlock device.
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For third or subsequent offenders, the penalties become even more serious and include:
- A ten-year license suspension,
- 180 days in jail,
- Participation in the Intoxicated Driver Resource Center program for 12-48 hours,
- $1,000 or more in fines,
- Installation of an ignition interlock device.
Multiple DUI offenders will also face insurance surcharges of $1,000 (second offenders) or $1,500 (third offenders) per year for a three-year period, and, like others who have been convicted on DUI charges, will likely pay significantly more for car insurance for the foreseeable future. In reality, the monetary fines associated with multiple DUI charges can rise to between $4,000 and $6,000, not even considering the higher insurance costs you will face.
Skilled DWI/DUI Lawyer at Gelman Law, LLC Works Tirelessly to Craft the Strongest Possible Defense for Clients Facing Multiple DUI Charges in Burlington County, NJ
At Gelman Law, LLC, our multiple DUI defense lawyer puts all of our significant resources to work to craft the strongest possible defense in your case, using our skilled team of professionals who can examine your case from multiple angles. We fight as hard as possible because we genuinely care about building the most successful defense possible in your case. Potential defense strategies may include:
- Challenging the reliability of the alcotest machine, including through examining its maintenance history,
- Challenging the training of the officer who administered the breath or field sobriety tests,
- Challenging the reliability of the field sobriety tests,
- Questioning whether law enforcement had probable cause for the traffic stop and field sobriety testing.
Are you facing multiple charges up to and including drug charges, prescription drug charges, weapons charges, traffic tickets and other alcohol related charges? With a former prosecutor on staff, we are well prepared to help you with any and all charges you are facing.
Schedule a Confidential Consultation to Discuss Your Multiple DUI Case with Our Skilled Cherry Hill DWI/DUI Defense Lawyer
Our expert team of criminal defense lawyers and investigative staff work diligently in every case we take on so that we can obtain the best result possible for you. If you have been arrested on multiple DUI charges, you do not have to go it alone. We dedicate a significant portion of our practice to defending DWI/DUI offenses, and that focus allows you to be confident about the quality of your defense when you choose Gelman Law, LLC. We understand that you need to move on with your life and put these charges behind you, so call or contact our offices today to discuss your case with a South Jersey lawyer who is experienced in handling multiple DUI cases.
Frequently Asked Questions About Multiple DUI Charges in New Jersey
An ignition interlock device is a device installed in your vehicle, or vehicles that you use, that prevents the car from starting unless you blow into a breathalyzer to confirm you have not been drinking. If you have been convicted of a second DUI, you will have to have one for the time your license is suspended (two years) and for third or subsequent offenders, the device will need to be installed during the ten-year suspension period and for between one and three years after you get your license back. You are also required to pay for this device.
The advice of an experienced and reputable multiple DUI defense lawyer can make all the difference in your case. For example, our defense strategy could include the suggestion of alcohol rehabilitation, which could cut your mandatory jail sentence in half. Additionally, we may be able to challenge the prosecution’s evidence in the current case or even in your first-offense DUI case so that the heightened penalties would not apply. There are many strategies that we can use to mitigate the consequences of a multiple DUI charge or even have the charges against you dropped in some cases.
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