Do you have a recent New Jersey DWI arrest and awaiting trial? If you are like most people, you are probably scared about losing your license, having an ignition interlock device on your vehicle and the stigma that a drunk driving arrest and conviction can have on your life. There is the very real possibility of going to jail or losing your insurance or your job. It's natural to feel overwhelmed by the complexity of New Jersey DWI law.

New Jersey DWI Penalties: Even first offense penalties in New Jersey are designed to send a message that the state takes impaired driving very seriously. In fact, a first time conviction carries a mandatory license suspension. There are heavy fines, and possible jail time.

In addition to the suspensions, jail and other court imposed sanctions, there are also very real life-consequences of a NJ DWI conviction. If you get convicted, you may find that your auto insurance company will drop you or raise your premiums. You may become ineligible for life, health or disability insurance coverage. You may no longer be allowed to rent vehicles. There are many things that spring from a New Jersey DWI conviction that you won't see on paper, but that can severely damage your life and your ability to make a living.