Wayne NJ DUI Lawyer
If you have been pulled over for driving while intoxicated in Wayne, NJ, you are likely worried and confused about what to do, and with good reason. New Jersey legislation is especially harsh when it comes to DUI’s and Refusals. While the laws against drunk driving in New Jersey are very stringent, you do have options. The Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall is on your side, and we know how to help you in this very trying time.
DWI Charges in Wayne, N.J.
Wayne, New Jersey is very large and has a population of close to 55,000 residents. Moreover, the township is less than 20 miles from Manhattan, which makes it a major transportation hub being crisscrossed by several major roadways including Route 23, Interstate 80, and U.S. Routes 202 and 46. These factors make Wayne a hotbed for DWI & DUI arrests throughout the year with a combination of State Trooper and Wayne Police motor vehicle stops. For instance, during a recent “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign, the local police netted 12 drivers, targeting areas that have demonstrated a higher incidence of drunk-driving-related occurrences. Wayne Municipal Court on Valley Road has jurisdiction over most DWI offenses within the city. However, in serious DWI cases, such as injury or death, the offense would be heard in Passaic County Superior Court. If you are convicted of a DWI, you face very costly fines and surcharges, as well as increased insurance premiums, costly alcohol classes and other financial consequences. Your driving privileges will be suspended for 90 days and you may even serve jail time. A blood alcohol content reading of 0.10% or higher and subsequent DWI’s will net you even more severe penalties and the imposition of an ignition interlock device.
