Maple Shade DWI

DWI Attorneys Maple Shade NJ

New Jersey has long been considered one of the toughest states when it comes to drunk driving charges. Even for first time offenders, a Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) or Driving Under the Influence (DUI) conviction carries a mandatory suspension of your driver’s license and thousands of dollars in fines and surcharges (not to mention any increases to your insurance premiums). On top of all that, New Jersey does not issue “work licenses” to allow suspended drivers the ability to travel to-and-from work. This means that one mistake could end up costing you your job and much more. Whether you are facing a First Offense DWI, Third Offense DWI or Refusal to Submit a Breathalyzer, the consequences are severe. If you charges occur in Maple Shade, New Jersey, then you will be forced to litigate your case before the Maple Shade Municipal Court. For more information on New Jersey’s DWI laws and the Maple Shade Municipal Court, please read the information provided below.

What are the Penalties for N.J.S.A. 39:4-50?

When is comes to DWI and DUI charges, most people are less concerned about the fines and more concerned about the possibility of incarceration and license suspension. The probability and length of each of those two consequences is directly tied to the level of your “BAC” during the incident and your driving record. For first time offenders with a low BAC level, you are likely facing a minimal driver’s license suspension without any period of incarceration in the Burlington County Jail. Alternatively, repeat DWI offenders could be facing upwards of a mandatory 6 months in the Burlington County Jail. For more information on what penalties you could be facing in your DWI case, please see the following information:

First Offense DWI – Blood Alcohol Concentration Less than 0.10%

• Mandatory three month license suspension
• Thirty days in the Burlington County Jail
• $250–$400 fine
• $230 IDRC fee
• $100 to drunk driving fund
• $100 to AERF
• $1,000/year (for 3 years) surcharge
• $75 to Neighborhood Services Fund
• 12 to 48 hours in the Intoxicated Drivers Resource Center (IDRC)

First Offense DWI – Blood Alcohol Concentration Above 0.10% or Drug DUI

• Mandatory license suspension between seven and twelve months
• Thirty days in the Burlington County Jail
• If your BAC 0.15% or greater: mandatory ignition interlock device during license suspension and 6 to 12 months following restoration
• $300–$500 fine
• $230 IDRC fee
• $100 to drunk driving fund
• $100 to AERF
• $1,000/year (for 3 years) surcharge
• $75 to Neighborhood Services Fund
• 12 to 48 hours in the Intoxicated Drivers Resource Center (IDRC)

2nd Offense DWI

• Mandatory two year license suspension
• Three Months in the Burlington County Jail
• Mandatory Installation of an Ignition Interlock Device for the period of suspension and an additional 1 to 3 years following restoration
• $500–$1,000 fine
• $280 IDRC fee
• $100 to drunk driving fund
• $100 to AERF
• $1,000/year (for 3 years) surcharge
• $75 to Neighborhood Services Fund
• 12 to 48 hours in the Intoxicated Drivers Resource Center (IDRC)

3rd Offense DWI

• Mandatory Ten year loss of license
• Mandatory Six Months in the Burlington County Jail
• Mandatory Installation of an Ignition Interlock Device for the period of suspension and an additional 1 to 3 years following restoration
• $1,000 fine
• $280 IDRC fee
• $100 to drunk driving fund
• $100 to AERF$1,500/year (for 3 years) surcharge
• $75 to Neighborhood Services Fund
• 12 to 48 hours in the Intoxicated Drivers Resource Center (IDRC)

Can I be Charged with Reckless Driving, Careless Driving and Driving While Intoxicated?

Most defendants contact our office confused because they received four, five or even six tickets for a DWI offense. They often wonder why they were issued so many tickets for other violations like careless driving, reckless driving, failure to maintain lane, maintenance of lamps, or speeding. While each of these offenses is separate and apart from the Driving While Intoxicated violation, they still carry negative consequences like points on your driver’s license. However, because these tickets pale in comparison to the DWI, most courts and prosecutors can be convinced to drop these lesser charges in furtherance of a negotiated plea.

Maple Shade NJ Municipal Court for DWI

Unless your DWI offense is aggravated based on certain factors (accident resulting in injuries, Suspended License, Child Endangerment, etc), your Driving While Intoxicated ticket will be handled by the Maple Shade Municipal Court. The Maple Shade Municipal Court is located at 200 Stiles Avenue in Maple Shade. The Court holds sessions every second, third and fourth Monday at 5:00 PM. The Maple Shade Municipal Court is presided over by Municipal Court Judge Corey E. Ahart, J.M.C. The Maple Shade Municipal Prosecutor is Daniel Gee, Esq. and the Court Administrator is Lisa Gonteski.

New Jersey DWI Attorneys in Burlington County

Proetta, Oliver & Fay is a DWI and Criminal Defense Law Firm that handles cases throughout Burlington County. If you or a loved one have been arrested and charged with Leaving the Scene of an Accident, Speeding, Reckless Driving, Driving While Suspended or Driving While Intoxicated, please do not hesitate to contact our office. We have dedicated our careers to defending the accused and litigating criminal cases throughout New Jersey. Firm Partner, William C. Fay, Esq., is a former New Jersey Deputy Attorney General with a plethora of legal experience. If you are facing DWI charges in a town like Evesham, Mt. Laurel, Mt. Holly, Pemberton, Burlington Township, Bordentown, Southampton, Westampton, Bass River, Cinnaminson or Florence, then please contact our office directly at (609) 850-8284. Mr. Fay will gladly consult with you or your family members regarding to nature of your charges and what penalties exist. Our office can be reached 24/7 for your convenience and the initial consultation is at no cost.