License Suspension Dismissed for Pennsylvania Man Facing DUI Charge in New Jersey
A DUI charge comes along with an array of headaches and penalties. If you are charged with a DUI, you have to pay hefty fines, may have to face imprisonment, and may even receive a suspension of your driving privileges.
But what if you have been charged with a DUI in a different state?
Well, that becomes a whole new ballgame, and the complications are significantly higher. Why? Because state laws start to differ, and as a result, the legal battle becomes even more difficult when it comes to your driving privileges.
However, recently, Mr. Smith, a resident of Pennsylvania, was charged with a DWI in New Jersey. Thankfully, he sought refuge with our Pittsburgh DUI attorneys, and we helped him dismiss his license suspension in Pennsylvania! Wonder how? Let’s explore the blog till the end to know it all!
Penalties for a First-Time DWI Offense in New Jersey
According to the latest New Jersey DWI laws, the penalties for a DWI offense for a first-time offender will depend on their BAC levels at the time of the stop. And if your BAC level is 0.08% but not greater than 0.099% your penalties include-
- Fine ranging anywhere between $250 – $400
- 30-day imprisonment in county jail.
- Using an ignition interlocking device in your car for anywhere between 3- 15 months.
- Attending an Intoxicated Driver Resource Center (IDRC) for two consecutive days.
- Increased insurance premium of $1,000 per year, for three years.
New Jersey made some amendments to its laws for first-time DUI offenders in 2025, which removed license suspension, condition dismissals, or reduced charges. However, to qualify for that, you need to make sure that all the other criteria are met. You also need to have a qualified Pittsburgh DUI attorney who is well-versed in the amended New Jersey laws and can help you navigate the situation effectively.
Sean Logue: Your Friend in Need!
What bothered Mr. Smith the most was that he was a family man, and being a Pennsylvania resident, a DUI conviction in New Jersey meant that the incident would get reported to PennDOT. This would have resulted in a suspension of his driver’s license.
Fortunately enough, Mr. Smith had a clean driving record, and his BAC levels were 0.08% when he was pulled over by the cops. This gave our Pittsburgh DUI attorneys a major ground to strategize a strong defense for our client.
Added to that, some of our Pittsburgh DUI attorneys at the Logue Law Group also have experience practising in New Jersey. This gave us a fair chance to negotiate with the prosecution, and we finally came to a resolution that helped our client avoid a DUI conviction. And since there were no DWI convictions, there was no offense to be reported to PennDOT, which means our client’s license suspension charges were officially dismissed!
This is why we advise all out-of-state drivers facing DUI charges to contact lawyers who are well-acquainted with interstate laws. At the Logue Law Group, many of our expert Pittsburgh DUI attorneys are well-versed in interstate laws and can therefore be your friend in need! If you, or a friend of yours, is facing similar charges, don’t hesitate to contact us at 844.PITT.DUI and schedule a free consultation with our experts!