DWI Lawyers in Roseland, New Jersey

Roseland, NJ Drunk Driving Attorneys Can Help You Beat DWI Charges

If you are charged with drunk-driving related offense in New Jersey, it is important to consult with a New Jersey criminal defense attorney because the penalties for DWI/DUI are severe. The law firm of Bramnick, Grabas, Arnold & Mangan, LLC has lawyers who specialize in criminal defense law. Attorneys Gary Grabas and Robert Rowbotham II are former prosecutors. Jon Bramnick is a Certified Civil Trial Lawyer with over 30 years of trial experience. Our criminal defense attorneys regularly represent clients charged with driving while intoxicated.

DWI/DUI Penalties in Roseland, New Jersey

The consequences of a driving while intoxicated (DWI/DUI) conviction in New Jersey are severe. For example, the first conviction for DWI could result in a loss of license for anywhere from three (3) months to a year. Those found guilty of DWI also face a fine of up to $500 as well as possible imprisonment. Furthermore, New Jersey assesses a surcharge of $1,000 per year for three (3) years.

Failure to pay the surcharge may result in: an indefinite suspension of driving privileges; and action filed in State Superior Court by MVC which may result in securing a lien against your property, garnishing your wages or other similar action. If one is convicted of a repeat offense, the penalties become even more severe: a second conviction within ten (10) years of the first may result in a two (2) year loss of license and a third conviction within ten (10) years of the second may result in loss of license for ten (10) years.

Drunk Boating Charges in Roseland, NJ

In New Jersey, driving a motor vehicle or a boat with a blood alcohol concentration (“BAC”) of 0.08% or more is considered driving while intoxicated. A Breathalyzer test is generally used to determine your BAC. Related offenses include: driving or riding with an open container; driving with a DUI suspension; and driving while possessing drugs.

Roseland DWI Cases Handled in Municipal Court

A person charged with driving while intoxicated in Roseland, New Jersey will likely have their matter handled in the Roseland Municipal Court located at 19 Harrison Avenue. The Honorable William T. Connell presides over the Court.

Free Consultations Available – Roseland DWI Attorney

If you have been charged with DWI in Roseland, New Jersey, our criminal defense attorneys may be able to assist you. Our criminal defense attorneys handle DWI offenses in Roseland Municipal Court and throughout New Jersey. We have an office in nearby Newark, New Jersey. You can contact us 24 hours a day at (973) 273-0023 for our Essex County office or (908) 322-7000 for our Union County location. We offer free initial consultations.