Drunk Driving in Point Pleasant Beach

DWI, DUI, and refusal charges are very serious although they are not considered criminal or indictable offenses. Simply put, if you are operating a motor vehicle under the influence of or intoxicated by alcohol or drugs, you can be charged with a DWI or DUI. If you refuse to submit to a breath test or blood test, you will face similar penalties and will be charged with a refusal. To be convicted of a DWI or DUI, your Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) must be determined using the Alcotest® 7110 MKIII-C instrument. The new 7110 is the only breath testing device in use by New Jersey law enforcement professionals and is much more efficient and scientific than the breathalyzers that were previously in use. The device measures a BAC in two different ways: (1) by infrared technology, and (2) electro chemical analysis. If the instrument determines that your BAC is 0.08% or above, you will be charged. The penalties for DWI or DUI vary depending on your BAC reading.

  First  DWI Offense in Point Pleasant Beach

  • If BAC is 0.08% or higher but less than 0.10%
    • Forfeiture of license for up to 3 Months
    • Up to a $400.00 fine
    • 12 to 48 hours of detainment as prescribed by IDRC
    • Up to 30 days in jail
    • Installation of Ignition Interlock Device (court discretion)
    • Other fines and penalties
  • If BAC is 0.10% or higher but less than 0.15%
    • Forfeiture of License from 7 months to 1 year
    • Up to a $500.00 fine
    • 12 to 48 hours of detainment as prescribed by IDRC
    • Up to 30 days in jail
    • Installation of Ignition Interlock Device (court discretion)
    • Other fines and penalties
  • If BAC is 0.15% or higher
    • Forfeiture of License from 7 months to 1 year
    • Up to a $500.00 fine
    • 12 to 48 hours of detainment as prescribed by IDRC
    • Up to 30 days in jail
    • Mandatory installation of Ignition Interlock Device
    • Other fines and penalties

 Second DWI Offense in Point Pleasant Beach

  • Loss of license for up to 2 years
  • Fine of up to $1,000.00
  • 30 days of community service
  • Up to 90 days in jail
  • Mandatory installation of an Ignition Interlock Device
  • Other fines and penalties

 Third or Subsequent DWI Offense in Point Pleasant Beach

  • Loss of license for up to 10 years
  • Imprisonment of no less than 180 days
  • Fine of $1,000.00
  • Mandatory installation of Ignition Interlock Device
  • Other fines and penalties