Practice Areas

• Criminal Law
• DUI
• Drug Cases
• Probation Violations
• Sex Offenses
• Theft/Embezzlement
• Traffic Court

Strong Defense For Your Drunk Driving Arrest

DUI is among the most common arrests made by police, but the effects of a DUI conviction can stretch through the rest of your life. It would be easy enough to see these cases as simple cut-and-dry situations, to use a standard bag of tricks to move clients through as quickly as possible, but the truth is that defending those accused of a DUI can be a very complicated matter.

You don't want to have this arrest which could affect your ability to work, to drive and to even stay out of jail, to be handled as routine and impersonal. You want an attorney who is committed to defending each and every case as vigorously as possible, and who will treat you not as just another client but as an individual. Please contact us if you have been charged with DWI.

The Necessity Of Good Defense

There are several various penalties that the State of New Jersey may hand down if you have been convicted of a DUI. A DUI conviction can lead to:

• Loss of license including suspension and revocation


• Expensive fines and increased insurance costs


• Job loss


• Loss of access to opportunities and new careers


• Jail time

You can't afford to have a lawyer working for you who will simply accept the pleas bargains that are offered. At Attorneys Hartman, Chartered, we have spent our careers defending our neighbors in the South Jersey area, and are committed to being involved with our clients as people. You're not just another client.

The Elements Of Good Defense

DUI cases are not so simple as looking at breathalyzer readout, and there are numerous factors that go into a good legal defense.

• Did the arresting officer have probable cause for a stop?


• Was evidence gathered legally?


• Did the officer properly administer a field sobriety test?


• If a breathalyzer was used, was it properly calibrated and used correctly?


• If a blood test was acquired, was it handled properly?


• Where your rights violated at any point?

Different Offense Levels

RED = Legally Drunk Driver

1st DWI Offense

First Drunk Driving Conviction

The first time you are convicted of drunk driving in New Jersey you will be fined between $250 and $400. Your license will be suspended for up to 3 months and you would face up to 30 days in jail. You will also have to spend a minimum of 6 hours a day for 2 consecutive days in an intoxicated driver resource center. You will also have to pay an automobile insurance surcharge of $1,000 a year for the following 3 years.

2nd DWI Offense

Second Drunk Driving Conviction

The second arrest and conviction for drunk driving in the State of New Jersey will cost you between $500 and $1,000 for the initial fine. You will also be imprisoned for up to 30 days and have your license suspended from 7 months to 1 year. You will also have to spend a minimum of 6 hours a day for 2 consecutive days in an intoxicated driver resource center and pay an automobile insurance surcharge of $1,000 a year for the following 3 years.

3rd DWI Offense

Third Drunk Driving Conviction

The 3rd time you are arrested in New Jersey for drunk driving you will be fined $1,000. Your drivers license will be suspended for 10 years and you will spend 180 days in Jail. You will also be ordered to pay an automobile insurance surcharge of $1,000 a year for the following 3 years.

You want an attorney on your side that is willing to explore every possible defense in your case rather than cutting bad deals. You want a lawyer who is experienced in handling and winning DUI cases. You want a lawyer who is going to treat you like a person and not just another case. We are that firm. Contact us today online or by phone at 856-235-0220.