Stephanie Hunnell:
DUI / DWI Penalties
New Jersey law defines significant penalties for
drunk driving. DUI and DWI offenses can include:
A criminal
record
Thousands of dollars in fines
Increased insurance
premiums
Loss of driving privileges
Jail
time
Loss of professional licenses
Community
Service
10 points on your driver's license (12 points results in
suspension)
Subsequent DUI/DWI charges carry more serious penalties.
In addition, you can be charged with DUI if police believe you are under the
influence of a controlled, dangerous substance. You can also be charged with DUI / DWI if you
do not take a breathalyzer test.