NJ DUI

There is only one scientific way to determine if a driver is under the influence of alcohol and drugs an it is through blood alcohol concentration (BAC). A person’s blood alcohol concentration is tested with a Breathalyzer test. In the state of New Jersey, as with all other states, a person with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08% or greater who operates a motor vehicle or a boat is considered to be driving under the influence (DUI). A person’s blood alcohol concentration refers to the amount of alcohol present in their blood stream and is measured in percentages. It depends on the amount of alcohol consummed and the body weight of an individual.

-Being convicted of a New Jersey DUI is an extremely serious offense that may carry heavy punishments. Possible consequences include paying fines and surcharges, serving jail time, or community service. NJ DUI punishments vary depending on the number of previous offenses and the actual blood alcohol concentration of the person operating the vehicle.

-A NJ DUI with a BAC of .08 to .10 will result in the individual losing his or her motor vehicle license for at least three months. Additional penalties for a New Jersey DUI besides fines could include a 30 day or less jail sentence, and 12 to 48 hours of community service.

-A New Jersey DUI with a BAC of .10 or higher will result in the individual losing his or her license for a minimum of seven to 10 months and carry a jail sentence of up to 30 days and community service of 12 to 48 hours.

Obviously, a New Jersey DUI becomes more serious if there have been previous NJ DUI offenses on a person’s record.

-If a person receives two NJ DUI within a ten year time period, they will lose their license for a minimum of two years. Any person who is convicted of a New Jersey DUI will also be at risk for a jail sentence ranging anywhere from 48 hours to 90 days and 30 days of community service.

-If a person is convicted of three New Jersey DUI within ten years, they will lose their license for a minimum of ten years. They can also be jailed for up to 180 days and 90 days of community service.

Failure to pay any fines or surcharges of a NJ DUI conviction will result in an indefinite suspension of driving privileges,

After a New Jersey DUI arrest, one is usually required to go to court for arraignment, negotiated disposition, and sentencing. Most NJ DUI cases are misdemeanors when no one is injured. A New Jersey DUI can be considered a felony in cases when serious injury or death occur.