Camden Criminal Defense Lawyer

Barrington DUI DWI Attorney

Haddon Heights, New Jersey, Criminal Defense Representation

Criminal charges may have an effect on your entire life and future. If convicted, you may be facing large fines, jail time and a permanent criminal record. Do not take criminal charges or accusations lightly. Seek aggressive criminal defense representation from an experienced New Jersey firm as soon as possible.

At the law office of Kearney & Associates, P.C., our criminal defense lawyers may be able to reduce the charges or sentence against you. If you are facing DWI (driving while intoxicated) charges, depending on your driving record, we may be able to convince the court to minimize the period for which your license is suspended or avoid suspension all together. If you've been arrested on criminal charges, contact the criminal defense attorneys at Kearney & Associates, P.C., today.

New Jersey Criminal Defense Services

Our firm handles a wide range of criminal cases, including:

DUI/DWI
Traffic offenses
Drug charges (including possession)
Assault
Violent crimes
Expungement
Police brutality

Camden and Cherry Hill DUI/DWI Lawyer

DWI offenders can expect fines, jail sentences, and license suspensions to increase with each additional conviction for drunk driving. Additionally, any one convicted for a second or third DWI is required to install an ignition interlock device (IID) on his or her car. An IID attaches to your car and functions like a Breathalyzer. In order to start your car, you must blow into the IID. If it measures your blood alcohol content (BAC) at .02 percent or higher, your car will not start. You may also be required to blow into the IID periodically as you drive. If at any time your BAC is measured above .02 percent, your car will automatically shut off. Under New Jersey state law, DWI offenders are responsible for the cost of installing and maintaining an IID.

If you've been arrested for drunk driving, you face the following DWI penalties if convicted:

First Offense (BAC = .08 to .10 percent): A fine of $250 to $400; a three- month loss of your license; a 12-to-48-hour minimum jail sentence with the possibility of spending 30 days in jail at the discretion of the court; a New Jersey DMV surcharge of $1,000 for three years. Other fines may apply as well.
First Offense (BAC = .10 percent or higher or involving drugs): A fine of $300 to $500; loss of your license for seven months to a year; a 12-to-48- hour minimum jail sentence with the possibility of spending 30 days in jail at the discretion of the court; installation at your own cost of an ignition interlock device six months to a year after your license has been reinstated. Other fines may apply as well.
Second DWI Offense: A fine of $500 to $1,000; mandatory community service of 30 days; a minimum jail sentence of 48 hours with the possibility of serving 90 days; loss of your license for two years; installation at your own cost of an ignition interlock device for one-to-three years following the reinstatement of your license; revocation of your registration for two years. Other fines may apply.
Third DWI Offense: A fine of $1,000; loss of your license for 10 years; a mandatory minimum jail sentence of 180 days; a DMV surcharge of $1,000 per year for 3 years; at your own expense, installation of an ignition interlock device; revocation of your registration for 10 years. Other fines may apply.

Don't Lose Your License or Freedom for Good − Contact Kearney & Associates, P.C.

There are a number of issues that must be evaluated in DWI arrests: did the arresting officer have reasonable suspicion to pull you over? Did he or she conduct the sobriety test properly? Was the Breathalyzer used correctly calibrated? At Kearney & Associates, P.C., our attorneys have the knowledge and resources needed to challenge questionable DWI arrests and all other types of arrests as well.

Before you plead "guilty" to a DWI charge or other criminal charge, contact a Camden criminal defense lawyer at the law office of Kearney & Associates, P.C., today.