In New Jersey, drunk driving is not tolerated. A New Jersey driver is considered under the influence of alcohol with a blood alcohol content (BAC) level of 0.08. The penalties for a DWI/DUI conviction with a BAC below 0.10 in Watchung, New Jersey include:
- A 3 month license suspension
- A fine anywhere between $250 and $400
- Up to 30 days in jail
The penalties for a DWI conviction involving a BAC of 0.10 or above in Watchung include:
- A 7-12 month license suspension
- A fine not less than $300 or more than $500
- Up to 30 days in jail.
Those charged with DWI/DUI in Watchung, New Jersey, will likely have their case handled in Watchung Municipal Court. The Watchung Municipal Court is located at 840 Somerset Street. The Honorable Frank W. Gasiorowski presides over the court and the Court Administrator is Pamela J. Steves.
If you have been charged with a drunk-driving related offense in Watchung, New Jersey, it is important to consult with a New Jersey lawyer. The law firm of Bramnick, Rodriguez, Mitterhoff, Grabas & Woodruff routinely handles drunk-driving related offenses. Our firm's criminal defense attorneys have years of experience representing clients charged with DWI or refusing breathalyzer. Robert Rowbotham, Gary Grabas and Casey Woodruff are former Prosecutors. Jon Bramnick is a New Jersey "Super Lawyer" with over 30 years of trial experience
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If you would like to speak with one of our defense attorneys, you can reach us at 908.322.7000. We can also assist clients who speak Spanish, Polish and French.
