If you are convicted of a DUI or Refusal but do not own, lease, or operate a vehicle, you can certify this fact to avoid the interlock requirement. If approved, your driver’s license will be suspended for the duration that the IID would have otherwise been required.

If you are required to install an IID, you can find authorized service centers online. Many offer same-day installation with an appointment. You’ll need a Certified Disposition or Court Order mandating the device. More details are available here.

Certain past DUI convictions may be reviewed and challenged due to recent legal rulings: State v. Cassidy – Led to the review of nearly 20,000 DUI cases due to concerns over breathalyzer accuracy. State v. Olenowski – Raised issues about Drug Recognition Examinations (DREs) used to determine drug-related impairment. If you believe a prior conviction [...]

Under state law, prior DUI or Refusal convictions may not count for sentencing purposes if at least 10 years have passed between offenses. This means: A second offense could be treated as a first offense. A third offense could be treated as a second. This rule can significantly reduce penalties, including fines, license suspensions, and [...]

New Jersey does not allow plea bargains in DUI or Refusal cases. However, an attorney may negotiate an alternative resolution, such as reduced penalties or even case dismissal, if weaknesses exist in the prosecution’s case.

In New Jersey, DUI and Refusal charges require proof beyond a reasonable doubt of several key elements: Operation of a Motor Vehicle – The prosecution must prove you were driving. Reasonable Suspicion for the Stop – Police must have had a valid reason to pull you over. Probable Cause for Arrest – There must be [...]