DUI Penalties for Multiple Offenses
Have you been arrested for DUI more than once? The DUI penalties for multiple offenses can be quite harsh and you will want to seek an attorney’s help with these charges.
DUI Penalties for Multiple Offenses | First Offense
In order to get multiple offenses, you will have been convicted of a first DUI. You are probably already familiar with the penalties of a first charge of DUI.
- Fine ranges from $300 – $500, and
- DDEF $100, and
- Driver’s License suspension for a period of not less than 7 months nor more than 1 year, (consecutive to any revocation under N.J.S.A. 39:4-50 unless part of a permitted plea agreement in which event the suspension may be concurrent) and
- Shall order offender to IDRC, and
- Shall order installation of an ignition interlock device during period of suspension and for not less than 6 months nor more than 1 year beginning immediately on return of offender’s driver’s license.
DUI Penalties for Multiple Offenses | Second Offense
A second DUI is very serious. This shows a pattern of behavior and conviction can truly be life-ruining. You will want to avoid being convicted.
- Fine ranges from $500 – $1,000, and
- DDEF $100, and
- Driver’s License suspension for a period of 2 years (consecutive to any revocation under N.J.S.A. 39:4-50), and
- Shall order offender to IDRC, and
- Shall order installation of ignition interlock device during period of suspension and for not less than 1 year nor more than 3 years, beginning immediately on return of offender’s driver’s license.
DUI Penalties for Multiple Offenses | Third or Subsequent Offense
A third offense is extremely serious and will certainly be life-ruining. Your will want to get an attorney to help minimize these penalties.
- Fine $1,000, and
- DDEF $100, and
- Driver’s License suspension for 10 years (consecutive to any revocation under N.J.S.A. 39:4-50), and
- Shall order offender to IDRC, and
- Shall order installation of ignition interlock device during period of suspension and for not less than 1 year nor more than 3 years, beginning immediately on return of offender’s driver’s license.
If you are scared of facing these DUI penalties for multiple offense, please call our New Jersey DUI lawyer right away to schedule a free consultation and learn your options for defending these charges.
