Charged With DWI, DUI or Refusal in Hoboken New Jersey
The police in Hoboken New Jersey are extremely aggressive in apprehending individuals on DWI charges. Whether an intoxicated motorist is driving on Washington Street, Newark Street or anther roadway in the City, an arrest can result in significant penalties if you are found guilty under N.J.S.A. 39:4-50. This is one of many important reasons why you need to secure representation from the best attorney you can find. The DWI lawyers at The Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall possess over one hundred years of combined experience that includes many years serving as drunk driving prosecutors. We also have training and advanced certifications that few lawyers can parallel. Three members of the firm among the less than ten who are certified as instructors in Field Sobriety Testing by the NHTSA. Five of the attorneys are also qualified on the Alcotest breath test device a credential which only approximately fifty also possess. The point is that our team has the skill and experience to get results. Call our Jersey City Office today for a free consultation. We are available 24/7 at 732-793-8018.
DWI Offense in Hoboken Municipal Court
Your DWI offense will be handled in Hoboken Municipal Court located at 100 Newark Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030. The municipal court can be reached between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. at 201-420-2120. The judge that will decide your case is either Honorable Michael A. Mongiello (Chief Judge) or Honorable Cataldo F. Fazio. There are no jury trials and all issues of fact and law are decided by the judge assigned to your case. The court meets at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. There is also a night session at 6 p.m. on Tuesday. It is important that you are careful to appear at all scheduled hearings as failure to do so will result in a warrant. It is also imperative that you have a skilled lawyer at your side as failure to dismiss the DWI charge will result in extreme consequences depending on whether this is a first offense, second offense or third offense. There is always a mandatory revocation of your driver’s license and no possibility of using work, school or another hardship to relax the suspension. More specifically, you will face:
- First Offense. The license suspension is 3 months if the BAC is at least .08% but less than .10% BAC and 7-12 months if the BAC is .10% or higher. Fines and assessments can approximate $1,000 with an additional DMV surcharge of $1,000 per year for three years. The maximum jail term is 30 days.
- Second Offense. Your license will be suspended for 2 years, fines and assessments of $1,000 to $1,500 will be imposed, you will be incarcerated for 2-90 days and community service of 30 days also applies. There is also a $1,000 three year surcharge payable to the DMV.
- Third Offense. The penalties for a third offense include 180 days in jail, a 1o year suspension of your license, 90 days of community service, fines, assessments and a $1,500 annual surcharge for a period of three years.
Hoboken NJ DWI Attorney
The consequences of a conviction for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol are obviously life changing. This fact should provide ample motivation for you to find the best New Jersey DWI Lawyer that is available. Our staff of lawyers are extremely formidable and can provide you with qualifications and experience that are truly rare in New Jersey. To speak to a Hoboken NJ DWI Attorney with the tools necessary to help you avert a 39:4-50 on your record, call us at 855-450-8310.
