DWI - Penalties for Offenses - The Law Office of Jay Weinberg

First Offense:	(Operating or allowing operation) 0.08% but less than 0.10% (per se) or under the influence of intoxicating liquor (observation)
	Fine:	$250.00 to $400.00
	DWI Surcharge	$100.00
	DDEF Surcharge	$100.00
	Assessments	$6.00
	Court Costs	Up to $33.00
	Safe Neighborhood (SNSF)	$75.00
	VCCA	$50.00
	*IDRC:**	12 to 48 Hours
	Jail:	Up to 30 Days
	Loss of D.L.:	3 Months
	Interlock for Principal Vehicle :	Optional – 6 months to 1 year (if required-only following the suspension period)
	Facility Visitation:	Optional

First Offense:	(Operating or allowing operation) 0.10% or higher (per se) or under the influence of drugs(observation)
	Fine:	$300.00 to $500.00
	DWI Surcharge	$100.00
	DDEF Surcharge	$100.00
	Assessments	$6.00
	Court Costs	Up to $33.00
	Safe Neighborhood (SNSF)	$75.00
	VCCA	$50.00
	*IDRC:**	12 to 48 Hours
	Jail:	Up to 30 Days
	Loss of D.L.:	7 Months to 1 Year
	Interlock for Principal Vehicle :	Mandatory 6 months to 1 year if .15 or higher BAC. Required during license suspension and this additional period. Optional-if less than .15 BAC – 6 months to l year following suspension period.
	Facility Visitation:	Optional

Second Offense:	(Operating or allowing operation) 0.08% or higher (per se) or under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs (observation)
	Fine:	$500.00 to $1,000.00
	DWI Surcharge	$100.00
	DDEF Surcharge	$100.00
	Assessments	$6.00
	Court Costs	Up to $33.00
	Safe Neighborhood (SNSF)	$75.00
	VCCA	$50.00
	*IDRC:**	In accordance with individual treatment classification (usually 48 Hours)
	Jail:	2 Days to 90 Days (Court may authorize two days through IDRC)
	Loss of D.L.:	2 Years
	Community Service:	30 Days
	Interlock for Principal Vehicle :	1-3 years mandatory- required during license suspension and this additional period
	Facility Visitation:	Optional

Third Offense:	(Operating or allowing operation) 0.08% or higher (per se) or under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs (observation)
	Fine:	$1,000.00
	DWI Surcharge	$100.00
	DDEF Surcharge	$100.00
	Assessments	$6.00
	Court Costs	Up to $33.00
	Safe Neighborhood (SNSF)	$75.00
	VCCA	$50.00
	*IDRC:**	In accordance with individual treatment classification
	Jail:	180 Days (up to 90 days can be served through inpatient program approved by IDRC).Note: Jail cannot be served through IDRC, Community Service or Work Release x(SLAP)***.
	Loss of D.L.:	10 Years
	Interlock for Principal Vehicle :	1-3 years mandatory- required during license suspension and this additional period
	Facility Visitation:	Optional
* “IDRC” – Intoxicated Driver Resource Centers **State v. Luthe, 383 N.J.Super. 512 (App. Div. March 6, 2006) As of January 10, 2011 — N.J.S.A. 39:4-50(a)