Bordentown, NJ -- (SBWIRE) -- 06/18/2020 -- The Law Office of Zapicchi & Liller LLP is scheduling appointments for DWI and DUI cases throughout the summer of 2020. While it may not be a criminal offense, hiring a DWI lawyer that serves Burlington County, NJ, and the surrounding area can help mitigate the penalties involved with DWI and DUI charges, including jail time, license suspension, and fines.

Driving while intoxicated (DWI) and driving under the influence of controlled substances (DUI) are treated the same under New Jersey statutes. While criminal charges can be filed alongside a DUI, such as drug possession, a DUI is considered a traffic violation and, therefore, is treated differently from a criminal charge.

The first time an individual is charged with a DUI, the penalties can include having an individual's driver's license suspended for up to three months, jail time between twelve hours and thirty days, as well as a variety of fees and increases to insurance premiums. These penalties are severe, but a first-time charge for DUI is more lenient than subsequent charges that occur within ten years. However, first-time offenders need to have a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08 percent to 0.1 percent at the time of their arrest, as having 0.1 percent BAC and above can result in more severe charges commonly associated with multiple DUI charges.

While a DUI charge of any stripe comes with severe fines and costs, some DUI cases can come with a "DUI in a School Zone" charge, which is considered different from the original DUI charge, but can be prosecuted at the same time. If convicted, a DUI in a school zone charge can add fines, jail time, and years to the amount of time driving privileges are revoked.

To find out more about how a DUI and speeding ticket lawyer in Monmouth County, NJ, can assist in a DUI case, visit https://zapicchilillerllp.com/.

About The Law Office of Zapicchi & Liller LLP
The Law Office of Zapicchi & Liller LLP is a legal firm based in Bordentown, NJ, serving the central and south regions of New Jersey. Aaron Liller and Mario Zapicchi make up the local firm's experienced legal team, which handles a wide range of practice areas such as criminal law, real estate, family law, traffic violations, and DUIs and DWIs. They take a customer-focused approach to handling legal aspects and fight fervently for the rights of their clients.

For more information about The Law Office of Zapicchi & Liller LLP, visit http://zapicchilillerllp.com/.