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Skilled New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
Drunk driving is a serious crime with potentially serious consequences. If you have been arrested for drunk driving, it is important to have an experienced criminal defense attorney on your side.
Come to the Law Offices of Jason C. Pollack. We only handle criminal defense matters, so we understand the laws and procedures governing DUI/DWI offenses. We provide aggressive representation to protect the rights and interests of people accused of crimes.
Contact us today through email or call us at (856)304-1472 to schedule a confidential consultation with lawyer Jason Pollack. We provide free case evaluations for DUI/DWI cases.
Our Approach to Representing People Accused of Drunk Driving
Criminal defense representation depends on a complete understanding of both the law and the facts. We only handle criminal defense representation, so we know the law related to drunk driving. We depend on our close interactions with our clients to ensure that we understand the facts of each case, as well.
When you come to our offices, we will take the time to listen to you. We will begin with a thorough investigation of the facts surrounding your arrest. We will examine the conduct of police officers to ensure that your constitutional rights were not violated. Throughout your representation we will fight to protect you and to ensure that the state meets its obligations and burdens.
The consequences for a drunk driving conviction can be very serious, and the consequences become increasingly severe for repeat offenders. The best way to avoid these consequences is to avoid the conviction. If you have been charged with a DUI or other crime, come to the Law Offices of Jason C. Pollack. Contact us today to for your free consultation. Offices located in Mount Holly, Audubon and Winslow Township, New Jersey.
Jason Carl Pollack
Areas of Practice
- Criminal Fraud
- DUI/DWI
- Drug Violations
- Felonies
- Grand Jury Proceedings
- Juvenile Crimes
- Misdemeanor
- Parole & Probation
- Sex Offenses
- Traffic Violations
Education
- Widener University School of Law, Wilmington, Delaware
J.D.- Pennsylvannia State, State College, Pennsylvannia
B.S.
Major: Business ManagementProfessional Associations and Memberships
- New Jersey State Bar Association
- American Bar Association
- Camden County Bar Association
Municipal Court Committee, Criminal Section Committee- Burlington Count Bar Association
Criminal Section Committee, Municipal Court Section Committee- National College of DUI Defense
www.NCDD.comFraternities
- Chi Phi
Birth Information
- 1975, Williamsport, Pennsylvania, United States of America
New Jersey DUI Law Highlights: BAC Levels and Implied Consent (Table 1)
State |
"Per Se" BAC Level |
"Zero Tolerance" BAC Level |
Enhanced Penalty BAC Level |
"Implied Consent" Law |
| New Jersey | .08 |
.01 |
-- |
Yes |
DEFINITIONS:
"Per Se" Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) Level
As of August 2005, all states have DUI laws that deem "per se intoxicated" any driver with a blood-alcohol concentration (BAC) at or above .08 percent. This means that drivers with a BAC at or above .08 are intoxicated in the eyes of the law, and no additional proof of driving impairment is necessary."Zero Tolerance" Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) Level
All states carry "zero tolerance" laws that target drivers under the legal drinking age. These laws penalize persons under 21 for operating a vehicle with any trace of alcohol in their systems (a BAC above 0.0), or with negligible BAC levels such as .01 or .02 percent."Enhanced Penalty" Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) Level
Many states impose harsher penalties on DUI offenders with a particularly high BAC at the time of the offense, typically .15 to .20 percent. DUI offenders with a BAC at or above their state’s enhanced penalty standards will likely face additional jail time, harsher fines, and more severe driver’s license sanctions."Implied Consent" Laws
"Implied consent" laws require vehicle drivers to submit to some form of chemical test, such as breath, blood, or urine testing, if suspected of DUI. If a driver refuses to submit to such testing, implied consent laws carry penalties such as mandatory suspension of a driver’s license, usually for six months to a year.
New Jersey DUI Law Highlights: Selected Penalties (Table 2)
State |
Administrative License Suspension/Revocation (1st/2nd/3rd Offense) |
Mandatory Alcohol Education and Treatment/Assessment |
Vehicle Confiscation Possible? |
Ignition Interlock Device Possible? |
| New Jersey | 3m/ 2y/ 10y |
Both |
No |
Yes |
Note: Persons arrested for DUI will be subject to additional criminal law penalties not addressed here -- including jail time, fines, and community service. Such criminal penalties are typically more discretionary than those identified in this chart, and are therefore more difficult to accurately predict. Generally speaking, first-time DUI offenders can expect to incur a fine, and face the possibility of jail time. Repeat DUI offenders will incur harsher fines, and will almost certainly be sentenced to a number of days in jail. Penalties will be harsher still if the DUI offender was involved in an accident in which someone else was injured or killed.
DEFINITIONS:
Administrative License Suspension/Revocation
The Administrative License Suspension/Revocation penalties indicated here refer to minimum mandatory penalties imposed on drivers whose BAC is above the state limit for intoxication, or drivers who refuse to submit to BAC testing. Administrative suspension or revocation of a driver’s license is usually carried out by a state agency (such as a Department of Motor Vehicles), distinct from any criminal court penalties. Most states impose harsher penalties for second or third DUI offenses, typically defined as those that occur within five years of a prior DUI offense.Note: the penalties identified here do not include variations for DUI offenders operating commercial vehicles, or drivers who have violated "zero tolerance" and "enhanced penalty" DUI laws (see Table 1). Most states recognize different sanctions for these types of DUI offenses.
Mandatory Alcohol Education and Assessment/Treatment
Alcohol education and treatment/assessment penalties for DUI offenders can include mandatory attendance at DUI prevention programs, and assessment of potential alcohol dependency problems. Such programs are often made "conditions" of a suspended sentence or probation, meaning that a DUI offender can avoid jail time and payment of hefty fines if he or she completes participation in the program. This chart indicates each state’s utilization of alcohol education and treatment/assessment programs.Vehicle Confiscation
Vehicle confiscation penalties allow a motor vehicle department or law enforcement agency to seize a DUI offender’s vehicle, either permanently or for a set period of time. Such penalties typically apply only to repeat DUI offenders, and often the return of the vehicle requires payment of fines and significant administrative costs. This chart indicates each state’s utilization of vehicle confiscation as a penalty for DUI.Ignition Interlock
A vehicle ignition interlock breath-testing device measures a vehicle operator’s BAC, and will prevent operation of the vehicle if more than a minimal amount of alcohol is detected (i.e. BAC level of .02). DUI offenders will usually be required to pay the costs of installation, rental, and maintenance of an ignition interlock device. This chart indicates each state’s utilization of ignition interlock devices as a penalty for DUI.
