Have you been arrested for drunk driving? Were you asked to submit to a breathalyzer in Mansfield, New Jersey? Did the Mansfield Police Department charge you with Driving While Intoxicated (DWI)? If so, the first step is to not panic. While DWI charges carry serious penalties under New Jersey law, an experienced DWI Lawyer may be able to assist you in defending against these charges. Regardless of whether or not this is the first time you were ever charged with Driving While Intoxicated or your fourth time, you will be facing a mandatory suspension of your Driver’s License, if convicted. Additionally, you could to other mandatory penalties like incarceration in the Burlington County Jail or the installation of an Ignition Interlock Device. With these types of devastating consequences, it is advised that you contact and speak with an experienced Mansfield DWI Lawyer about your charges. Here at Proetta, Oliver & Fay, our attorneys have handled hundreds, if not thousands of DWI cases throughout their careers. Contact our Evesham Office today for more information about how we can assist you or your loved ones in their time of need. Our office can be reached 24/7 for your convenience at (609) 850-8284. Please do not hesitate to call with any questions or concerns.
Can I Go to Jail for a DWI in New Jersey?
In New Jersey, people are often sent to the Burlington County Jail for certain Driving While Intoxicated convictions. The likelihood and length of imprisonment is directly related to the Defendant’s driving record and circumstances surrounding the offense. For a First Offense DWI, you will be facing up to thirty (30) days in jail (though this is not mandatory and rarely exercised by judges). For a Second Offense DWI, you also face up to thirty (30) days in jail, but there is a mandatory minimum of two (2) days incarceration. For a Third Offense DWI, you are subject to a mandatory six (6) months in jail. In those rare situations where the alleged drunk driver is involved in an accident, then they may be facing either fourth degree, third degree or second degree charges that could carry as much as ten (10) years in a New Jersey State Prison. For more information on the length of jail time for a DWI in Mansfield or Burlington County, please contact our office
1st Offense DWI (BAC is Below .10%) in Burlington County
Mandatory Driver’s License Suspension for three (3) months
Roughly $4,000 in court fines and Motor Vehicle Commission Surcharges
Up to two (2) days in the Intoxicated Driver Resources Center
Up to thirty (30) days in the Burlington County Jail
1st Offense DWI (BAC is Above .10% or Drug-Related DUI) in Burlington County
Mandatory Driver’s License Suspension for seven (7) to twelve (12) months
Roughly $4,000 in court fines and Motor Vehicle Commission Surcharges
Up to two (2) days in the Intoxicated Driver Resources Center
Up to thirty (30) days in the Burlington County Jail
1st Offense DWI (BAC is Above .15%) in Burlington County
Mandatory Driver’s License Suspension for seven (7) to twelve (12) months
Roughly $4,000 in court fines and Motor Vehicle Commission Surcharges
Up to two (2) days in the Intoxicated Driver Resources Center
Up to thirty (30) days in the Burlington County Jail
Mandatory Ignition Interlock Device installed during license suspension and up to one (1) year following license restoration
2nd Offense DWI in Burlington County
Mandatory two (2) year Driver’s License Suspension
Roughly $4,000 in court fines and Motor Vehicle Commission Surcharges
Mandatory two (2) days in the Burlington County Jail
30 days Community Service
Up to two (2) days in the Intoxicated Driver Resources Center
Ignition Interlock Device for the license suspension period and 1-3 years following restoration
3rd Offense DWI in Burlington County
Mandatory ten (10) year Driver’s License Suspension
Roughly $5,000 in court fines and Motor Vehicle Commission Surcharges
Mandatory Period of Six (6) Months in the Burlington County Jail
Up to 90 days Community Service
Up to two (2) days in the Intoxicated Driver Resources Center
Ignition Interlock Device for the license suspension period and 1-3 years following restoration
Mansfield Municipal Court DWI Charges
Anyone facing charges for Driving While Intoxicated, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 39:4-50 or Refusal to Submit to a Breath Test, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 39:4-50.2 or N.J.S.A. 39:4-50.4, will have their case handled by the local municipal court. In Mansfield, the municipal court is located at 3135 Route 206 S., Columbus, NJ 08022. This is a shared municipal court complex. For matters involving traffic or certain criminal offenses in Mansfield Township, the case will be handled by the Mansfield Municipal Court Judge, Dennis P. McInerney. The State will be represented by the Mansfield Municipal Prosecutor, George Morris. The court holds sessions every Thursday at 9:00 am. If you should have any questions about your court date or need for an adjournment, the Mansfield Municipal Court Administrator, Colleen Guarrera, should be contacted.
DWI Defense Lawyers in Mansfield, New Jersey
DWI arrests and charges happen all the time in New Jersey. They are not limited just to those suffering with alcohol addiction but instead can happen to anyone ranging from a college students to a retired law enforcement officers. It does not take much for someone to raise their BAC level beyond the legal limit, especially if you failed to eat lunch/dinner. If you or a family member have been arrested and charged with Driving While Intoxicated or Driving Under the Influence (DWI/DUI) involving drugs or alcohol, contact an experienced New Jersey DWI Lawyer. Located in Evesham, our Burlington County Attorneys handle DWI cases throughout the area. If you are facing drunk driving or Refusal to Submit to a Breath Test in Burlington County towns like Evesham, Southampton, Westampton, Bordentown, Mt. Laurel, Pemberton, Bass River, Florence, Burlington Township or Springfield, then please contact our office today at (609) 850-8284. We can be reached 24/7 for your convenience and a firm partner will gladly discuss how we can assist you in your Mansfield DWI charges.
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Our phones are answered 24 hours a day. We are available weekdays during business hours. We also meet with clients on evenings and weekends by request. We have four office locations conveniently located in Jersey City, Edison, Middletown, Cranford, Burlington, and Hamilton. All major credit cards are accepted.
Burlington Office
525 Highway 73, Suite 104, Marlton, New Jersey 08053 Phone: 609-850-8284 By Appointment Only
Hamilton Office
100 Horizon Center Boulevard, Hamilton, New Jersey, 08691 By Appointment Only
Point Pleasant Office
3828 River Road,
Suite A, Point Pleasant,
New Jersey 08742
By Appointment Only
Middletown Office
180 Kings Highway, Middletown Township, New Jersey 07748 By Appointment Only