The Former Prosecutor Of Edison Is A Member Of Our Defense Team & Ready To Defend You
Edison is aggressive in apprehending and convicting drunk drivers including first offenders. In just the past year alone (2021-22), Edison charged 187 motorists with DWI, with the largest percentage involving a first offense. We presume that you are among these statistics since you are researching Edison criminal defense lawyers for a first-offense DWI in Edison Township. Do your investigation wisely because things aren’t always as they seem on the internet when it comes to attorney qualifications.
In terms of our firm, the Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall, the credentials of our team include:
- A former prosecutor of Edison Municipal Court on staff
- 200 years of combined experience representing clients charged with a first offense, second offense, or third offense for DWI in Edison New Jersey
- 15 lawyers who limit their law practices to defending individuals arrested for violating the DWI and other laws of NJ
- A former director in the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s office
- Certified criminal trial attorneys
- Decades of success stories involving acquittals of first offenders
A lawyer on our staff will be more than happy to provide the benefit of their decades of insight in drinking while intoxicated defense in a free initial consultation. Call us at 732-248-7675
Charged With a First DWI Offense in Edison Township
Unlike repeat offender cases, the New Jersey DWI Law establishes different penalties that apply to a first offense depending on whether the blood alcohol content (“BAC”) of the accused was above .15%. Cases that are resolved with a BAC reading placed into evidence of at least .08% but less than .15% result in “First Tier” penalties. The same is the case for DWI cases that are resolved with no BAC placed into evidence (e.g. where we are successful in suppressing the reading). When the admitted BAC level is .15% or above, the court is obligated to apply “Second Tier” penalties.
First Tier Cases. The court must impose of a fine of $300-$500, an IDRC fee of $230, a DWI surcharge of $100, $33 in court costs, a $100 Alcohol Education & Rehabilitation Fund assessment, and an annual DWI surcharge of $1,000 for three (3) years. The court must also impose at least 12 hours in the IDRC and a mandatory driver’s license suspension until such time as the defendant installs an ignition interlock on his/her vehicle(s). Up to 30 days in jail may also be imposed.
Second Tier Cases. The second-tier penalties are essentially the same in terms of fines and monetary assessments. The difference lies in the period of suspension, which is enhanced to 4-6 months. An ignition interlock must also be in place for the period of suspension plus 9-15 following the restoration of driving privileges.
In addition to all of the penalties, there are ancillary consequences that flow from a first offense conviction. Your ability to secure affordable car insurance will certainly be placed into jeopardy and this issue will exist on top of the fact that the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission will impose an annual surcharge of $1,000 for a period of three (3) years as a condition to restoration and maintaining your license.
Edison First Offense DUI Attorneys
The potential consequences of a first offense are certainly serious enough to warrant your hiring of the very best attorney that you can find. The lawyers at Marshall Criminal Defense have exceptional qualifications to ensure you have every opportunity to escape a DWI in Edison New Jersey.
stand prepared to come to your assistance and to put all of their efforts into obtaining an acquittal. A lawyer is available immediately to discuss your options at 732-248-7675.
