New Jersey has some of the harshest drunk driving laws in the nation, including a ban on plea bargaining if you are charged with driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while impaired (DWI). An arrest for driving under the influence can cost you hundreds of dollars in fines, up to 30 days in jail, and a license suspension for 90 days for a first offense.
To raise awareness and encourage safe driving practices, let’s explore some of the counties in New Jersey with high DUI arrest rates.
At The Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall, our New Jersey DUI defense attorneys defend clients arrested on DUI charges throughout the state. Whether your offense is pending in a major drunk driving jurisdiction like Woodbridge, Jersey City, Clifton, Toms River, Hamilton Township, East Brunswick, Newark, Fort Lee, Jersey City, New Brunswick, or a less prominent municipality, we can help.
NEVER go to court on a DUI charge without a DUI New Jersey attorney representing you.
What Factors Can Increase DUI Activity in New Jersey
Here are a few places you are more likely to be arrested if you have been drinking and get behind the wheel with a blood alcohol concentration of .08% or higher:
- Areas with High Bar Concentrations: Police officers charged with DUI enforcement and keeping drunk drivers off N.J. roads tend to patrol where the drinkers are. This doesn’t necessarily mean these areas have the highest rates of drunk driving arrests, but they are locations where drunk driving activity might be more prevalent.
- Areas with Entertainment Venues: Many people drink to loosen up, enjoy themselves, and socialize with the people around them. This tends to raise the level of drinking at places like casinos, concert venues, and sporting events and the potential for DUI arrests.
- High Traffic-Volume Roads: Drinking drivers who weave within or across lanes, go slower than other drivers, or make sudden stops stand out in traffic. These issues and a higher police presence lead to drunk drivers being more likely to be pulled over on congested roads.
The likelihood of a driver being arrested increases if the driver engages in other dangerous driving behaviors that increase the risk of alcohol-related accidents, such as:
- Speeding on residential streets
- Aggressive driving
- Intentional red-light running
- Texting while driving
Where Are DUIs Most Common In New Jersey?
An analysis of records by USA TODAY found that Monmouth County arrests more intoxicated drivers than any other county in New Jersey — 2,720 in Fiscal Year 2017-2018 and 2,799 in 2016-2017. Middlesex County, Camden County, and Bergen County all had more than 2,000 DUI arrests in a recent year.
DUI Arrests in New Jersey Counties
| County | 2017-2018 | 2016-2017 |
| Middlesex | 2,400 | 2,627 |
| Camden | 2,379 | 2,377 |
| Bergen | 2,209 | 2,487 |
| Ocean | 1,935 | 2,017 |
| Morris | 1,972 | 1,992 |
| Burlington | 1,988 | 1,873 |
| Atlantic | 1,801 | 1,659 |
| Union | 1,408 | 1,405 |
| Essex | 1,245 | 1,414 |
| Passaic | 1,232 | 1,451 |
| Mercer | 1,371 | 1,335 |
| Gloucester | 1,306 | 1,267 |
| Hudson | 1,209 | 1,301 |
| Somerset | 1,042 | 1,031 |
| Cumberland | 1,061 | 933 |
| Cape May | 745 | 771 |
| Hunterdon | 596 | 627 |
| Sussex | 533 | 578 |
| Warren | 496 | 510 |
| Salem | 294 | 325 |
Why Contact Our New Jersey DUI Attorneys?
The Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall has a seasoned team of New Jersey DUI defense attorneys who are unsurpassed in the state in our legal experience.
Five of the lawyers on our team are certified in the maintenance and operation of the Draeger Alcotest 7110, a distinction held by only about 50 attorneys in New Jersey. Some attorneys on our team are certified in the new Draeger Alcotest 9510 (an even rarer distinction), which some NJ police departments use to administer a breathalyzer test. This gives us the ability to scrutinize and challenge your BAC rating.
Five of our attorneys are also certified in Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFST), a certification held by no more than 15 attorneys in New Jersey. Three of our defense attorneys are among the five or so state-wide who teach Standardized Field Sobriety Testing. This gives us the ability to scrutinize and challenge your DUI arrest.
Our talented team has 200 years of experience defending clients facing New Jersey DUI charges. Our associate Colin E. Bonus has dedicated his legal practice exclusively to DUI and DWI defense. Our legal team also includes former prosecutors who have tried thousands of DUI charges statewide in more than 25 municipalities throughout New Jersey. We know DUI law from both sides of the table.
We know New Jersey DUI charges — and how to pursue the most favorable outcome possible.
Contact Our New Jersey DUI Attorneys Today!
It is crucial to hire a DUI New Jersey lawyer as soon as possible after you have been arrested for driving while intoxicated or under the influence anywhere in New Jersey. There are opportunities to challenge your arrest and to avoid potentially costly and long-lasting penalties.
The attorneys at The Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall are veteran New Jersey DUI defense attorneys certified in the operation of the Alcotest and in Standard Field Sobriety Testing. Our attorneys have the knowledge, skills, and dedication needed to fight as long as it takes to see your case through and secure the very best resolution of your DUI charges.
Contact the Law Offices of Johnathan F. Marshall at any of our locations across New Jersey as soon as possible for a free initial consultation if you want to beat your DUI charges.
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