Although driving while intoxicated charges are considered traffic in nature and thus will not result in a criminal record if convicted, the penalties associated with the conviction can be more devastating then most disorderly persons offenses (misdemeanors). If you have been placed under arrest and charged with DWI in Robbinsville, you are not alone. The Robbinsville Municipal Court presides over just under 150 DWI charges each and every year. The penalties if convicted include a lengthy license loss, high fines, community service, court ordered rehab, imposition of the ignition interlock device and jail time, even for a first time offender. If you would like to speak to one of our Robbinsville Municipal Court DUI defense lawyers, then please contact our Hamilton Office at 609-789-0779. Our office is located just a mile down the road from the Robbinsville Municipal Court and as always, our initial consultations are always free of cost. Here is a recent article about a Defendant that was charged with DWI in Robbinsville.
Robbinsville Police Charge Hamilton Man with DWI
A routine traffic stop in Robbinsville leads to a Hamilton Township man being taken into custody under suspicion of driving while intoxicated. According to the Trentonian, the Defendant was pulled over for failing to yield to a pedestrian. Following a brief conversation with the Defendant, the officers asked him to step outside the vehicle so he could be put through several standardized field sobriety tests (SFST). Based on his performance, the Defendant was placed under arrest and taken to the Robbinsville Police Station so that he could submit a breath sample into the Alcotest Machine. Based on the results, the Defendant was formally charged with driving while intoxicated (DWI), failing to yield to a pedestrian and careless driving. He was released upon a summons to appear in the Robbinsville Municipal Court to answer for the charges. If this is a first offense for the Defendant, he will be facing the following penalties:
- If the Defendant’s BAC is less a .10%
- $250-$400 Fine
- $325 in Assessments
- Up to 30 Days in Jail
- 3 Month Loss of License
- 12-48 Hours in Intoxicated Drivers Resource Center
- Interlock Device for 6-12 Months (Mandatory if BAC is .15% or Above)
- If the Defendant’s BAC is above a .10%
- $300-$500 Fine
- $325 in Assessments
- Up to 30 Days in Jail
- 7-12 Month Loss of License
- 12-48 Hours in Intoxicated Drivers Resource Center
- Interlock Device for 6-12 Months (Mandatory if BAC is .15% or Above)
Robbinsville NJ Driving While Intoxicated Lawyer
As you can see, the penalties for even a first offense DUI conviction in New Jersey can be crippling. If you or a loved one is facing a DWI charge in Robbinsville Township, the Keith Oliver Criminal Law can help. To speak to one of our Mercer County DUI defense lawyers today, please call 609-789-0779. One of our attorneys would be glad to sit down and discuss your options with you. So, if you have any questions whatsoever, please do not hesitate to contact us.
