Defend Your Rights: Hire a Woodbridge NJ DWI Attorney

Woodbridge Township hears more DWI cases than almost every other court in New Jersey.

Legal Mar 19, 2025 35 Add to Reading List

Woodbridge Township hears more DWI cases than almost every other court in New Jersey. Both the Woodbridge Police Department and New Jersey State Police are vigilant in identifying intoxicated drivers who violate N.J.S.A. 39:4-50. If you’re charged with DWI, hiring a Woodbridge, NJ, DWI attorney can help clear your charges and earn your freedom.

In the last reported year alone, Woodbridge Township Municipal Court heard over 350 DUI complaints. If you have been charged with DWI or driving under the influence of drugs, our DWI attorney at The Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall has exceptional qualifications for defending you.

Why Choose Us?

We not only employ several former prosecutors but also multiple attorneys who are dually certified on the Alcotest and in Standardized Field Sobriety Testing. Our lawyers handle so many DUI violations that we are among 2 or 3 firms in the entire state that own their breath test machines. To learn how we can help you win your DWI case, call us for a free consultation.

DWI Penalties

These are the penalties for being charged with DWI in Woodbridge, NJ:

1. First Offense: If the blood-alcohol concentration (BAC) is at least .08% but less than .10%, a first offense will result in a 3-month license suspension and a fine between $250 and $400. If the BAC is over .10%, the period of license revocation is 7 to 12 months, and the fine is $300 to $500. An individual is also required to perform 12 hours of alcohol education through the Intoxicated Drivers Resource Center (IDRC) and pay a surcharge of $1,000 per year for three years.

2. Second Offense: A second DWI includes a 2-year license suspension, a fine of $500 to $1,000, 2 to 90 days in jail, 30 days of community service, and 48 hours in the IDRC. The installation of an ignition interlock is also mandatory for a second offense.

3. Third Offense: For a third or subsequent offense, an individual is required to serve 180 days in jail, pay a fine of $1,000, and have their license suspended for 10 years. This is also an annual surcharge of $1,500 for three years.

Work with Woodbridge DWI Attorney Today!

At The Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall, our Woodbridge, NJ, DWI attorney is uniquely qualified in DWI, DUI, and driving under the influence of drug defense. In most cases, our attorneys have far more training in drunk driving than the officer who made the arrest. We know the ins and outs of driving while intoxicated and the best strategies for obtaining dismissals and downgrades.