Evan M. Levow Endorsements / Honors / Achievements.
- Instructor in Standardized Field Sobriety Testing - International Association of Chiefs of Police
- Qualified in Standardized Field Sobriety Testing - National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- National College for DUI Defense
- American Trial Lawyers Association of New Jersey
- Association of Trial Lawyers of America
- American Bar Association
- New Jersey State Bar Association
- Camden County Bar Association.
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- American Civil Liberties Union
- 1988 - Bachelor of Arts at University of Pittsburgh
- 1991 - Degree from Rutgers University School of Law at Camden
- 1991 - Admitted to the New Jersey and Pennsylvania Bar
- 1992 - Admitted to the Bar of the U.S. Court of Appeals 3rd Circuit
- 1995 - Admitted to the Bar of the U.S. Supreme Court.
Summary of New Jersey DWI Laws
Jail time
A first time DWI offender in New Jersey can face up to 30 days in jail.
Driving Privileges
If convicted of a DWI in New Jersey, you can lose your driver's license for three months to a year, depending on the level of your intoxication and other factors. If convicted of a DWI in a school zone, the license suspension ranges from 12 to 24 months.
Monetary Fines
For a first time offense, the fine can range from $250 to $500, depending on the BAC level. For a first time offense in a school zone, the fine can range from $600 to $1,000.
Chemical Test Refusal
In New Jersey, a motorist who refuses to submit to a breath test faces a 7 to 12 months license suspension and $250 to $500 in fines. If the refusal occurred in a school zone, the fines range from $600 to $1,000, and the motorist faces a 12 to 24 month suspension. There is no such offense as refusing to submit to a blood test in New Jersey.
Commercial Drivers
A commercial driver only needs a .04 BAC level while operating a commercial vehicle to be convicted of a DWI charge in New Jersey. However, a commercial driver, if convicted of a DWI in any motor vehicle in New Jersey, will lose not only his regular driving privileges but also his/her commercial driving privileges for 1 year. The first offense conviction results in a 1 year suspension of the CDL, with a subsequent conviction resulting in a lifetime suspension.
Alcohol Evaluation
Every convicted first offender must attend a minimum of 12 hours of alcohol education classes through the Intoxicated Driver’s Resource Center (IDRC).
Subsequent Offenses
Subsequent DWI offenses in New Jersey carry stiffer penalties. . |