Fighting to Keep Your DWI/DUI Charges Off Your Record

Charges of driving under the influence (DUI) and driving while intoxicated (DWI) pose a serious threat to your freedom and your driving privileges. Losing your license can drastically impact your ability to work and negatively affect your reputation among your friends and family.

At Law Offices of Melissa Rosenblum, LLC, we have represented clients in Atlantic City and the surrounding communities for over 25 years. During this time, we have earned considerable experience in negotiation and litigation to beat these kinds of charges.

Empowering You With How the Law Works

The laws revolving around DUI changed in New Jersey as of December 1, 2019. The good news is that, now, most first offenses do not require suspending your driver’s license (depending on your BAC). The bad news is that anyone who receives a DUI conviction must have an in-car Breathalyzer installed in their vehicle.

While license suspension has become more difficult to impose for first offenses, you must still defend yourself from traffic charges. Multiple convictions for traffic violations come with increasingly severe consequences – even a permanent loss of your license.

The Information You Need to Fight DUI Charges

Although DUI is one of the most common criminal charges, most people charged with one still have many questions. Our team has provided answers to some of the frequently asked questions that we hear about drunk driving charges.

Will I Lose My License After a DUI?

A first conviction for a DUI results in possible loss of driving privileges until an interlock device is placed on your vehicle or the loss of your driver’s license, depending on your blood alcohol content (BAC). Importantly, multiple repeat offenses can result in losing your license for up to eight years.

Is There a Mandatory Jail Sentence for a DUI?

For a first or second-offense DUI, there is no mandatory jail sentence. The penalties for DUI include the possibility of jail time at the discretion of the Judge. With that said, most DUI charges do not result in jail time. For third or more DUI offenses, a mandatory 180 days must be served in jail, although 90 days can be served in an in-patient alcohol treatment facility.

Is it Worth Hiring a Lawyer?

Yes. Do not underestimate the severity of having a DUI or DWI on your record. Even if you do not incur severe penalties the first time, a subsequent offense will have much more serious consequences. With a defense attorney on your side, you have someone to fight the charges and do their best to keep your record clean.

You can get more information from us by phone or through sit-down consultation. We understand that you are going through a difficult time, so we will do everything we can to reassure you and let you know what to expect.

Let Us Fight For You

If you are facing your first or subsequent DUI charge, contact a fierce attorney who will fight to defend you. Call our offices at (609) 904-6262 or email us to schedule your free initial consultation today. You deserve to protect your rights, and we can help you.