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Point Pleasant Beach DWI Lawyer
Call The Former DWI Prosecutor Of Point Pleasant Beach To Defend Your Charge
A conviction for DWI in Point Pleasant Beach has serious consequences even though it is not a criminal offense. There is a mandatory license suspension and other consequences that will automatically be triggered, even if this is just your first offense. A Point Pleasant Beach DWI offense is further complicated by the fact that New Jersey law prohibits plea bargaining in N.J.S.A. 39:4-50 cases making it necessary for you to present a legitimate legal issue if you want to avoid the mandatory penalties for driving while intoxicated or under the influence. Hiring a skilled lawyer is an absolute necessity for anyone seeking the opportunity to escape a conviction.
Effectively defending a DWI case in Point Pleasant Beach comes down to identifying and persuasively presenting legal defenses and the attorneys at Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall have the qualifications to succeed in this regard. Our defense team includes three lawyers of the less than ten statewide who are dual certified on the Alcotest and as instructors in Field Sobriety Testing. The head of our DUI Department and the point man on your DWI charge is Colin Bonus and 100% of his practice is dedicated to drinking and driving offenses. It also helps that, on top of our unique credentials, Matthew Dorry on our staff is the former prosecutor of Point Pleasant Beach. To speak to Matt, Colin or another lawyer on our staff, contact our office at 732-286-6500 for a free consultation.
DWI Charge in Point Pleasant Beach Municipal Court
Your DWI charge will be heard in Point Pleasant Beach Municipal Court whether you are facing a first offense, second offense or third offense. The municipal court is located at 2233 Bridge Ave, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742. The court is available at 732-899-1636 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and until 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The Court Administration of Point Pleasant Beach Municipal Court is Tracey E. McCrystal, CMCA. Honorable James Liguori is the Presiding Judge. The municipal prosecutor is Steven Zabarsky, Esq. For additional court information please refer to the official website of Point Pleasant Beach Municipal Court. The following is a breakdown of the penalties that apply if you are convicted of DWI in Point Pleasant Municipal Court.
| Type of Offense | Suspension | Fines & Other Penalties | Jail Term | Other Penalties |
| First Offense(BAC .08-.099) | 3 Months | $250-$400 fine; $1,000 surcharge;$100 DWI Fund; $100 Alcohol Educ.;$230 IDRC Fee;$75 SNFA | Up to 30 Days | 12 Hours IDRC;Mandatory Ignition Interlock if BAC .15 or Higher |
| First Offense(BAC .10 or More or Drug DWI) | 7-12 Months | Same except fine $300-$500 | Up to 30 Days | Same as above |
| Second Offense | 2 Years | $500-$1,000 fine; $1,000 surcharge;$100 DWI Fund; $100 Alcohol Educ.;$280 IDRC Fee;$75 SNFA | 2-90 Days | 48 Hours IDRC; 30 Days Community Serv.;Interlock during suspension plus 1-3 Years after restored |
| Third Offense | 10 Years | $1,000 fine; $1,500 surcharge;$100 DWI Fund; $100 Alcohol Educ.;$280 IDRC Fee;$75 SNFA | 180 Days | 48 Hours IDRC;Up to 90 days Community Serv.;Interlock during suspension plus 1-3 Years after restored |
Point Pleasant Beach DWI Defense Attorney
We cannot stress just how important it is to retain an DWI defense attorney with bona fide qualifications. There is no ability to escape the severe ramifications of a DUI unless you can convince the court that there is a real impediment to the prosecutor proving the charge. This is why it is pivotal to hire a lawyer with skill in this area of law. The lawyers at Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall have these attributes and are committed to fighting for the best outcome of your case. Lawyers are available immediately to discuss your offense at 732-286-6500.