Legal Question in DUI Law in New Jersey

dwi 3rd offense afetr 10 years

IF you receive a DWI in 1984 first offense, then get a second charge of dwi 10 years later and they consider that a first offense because it has been 10 years since the first one. then 10 years later you get another dwi. will this be considered a second offense or third offense.


Asked on 6/24/03, 8:16 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Evan Levow Lutz, Levow & Costello, P.A.

Re: dwi 3rd offense afetr 10 years

Unfortunately, a third is a third is a third. It does not matter whether your second was treated as a first.

However, you can go back and attack the first and second convictions, to bring the third down to a second or even a first.

There are MANY defenses to DWI. Please call me to discuss. Until then, please see my website

www.nj-dmv-dwi.com

Thank you,

Evan M. Levow, Esq.

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Answered on 6/25/03, 5:08 am
Gary Moore Gary Moore Attorney At Law

Re: dwi 3rd offense afetr 10 years

If there are fully ten years between the dates of each offense, this dwi might be deemed to be your first. It is probably a second offense. Some legal research is required. You can call me at 800 273 7933 to discuss your case and you can visit my website by clicking on www.dwitrials.com

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Answered on 6/24/03, 10:12 am


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