Refusal of Breath Test - Penalties for Offenses - The Law Office of Jay Weinberg

First Offense:	Refusal to submit to chemical test (Penalty provision at N.J.S.A. 39:4-50.4a(a))
	Fine	$300.00 to $500.00
	DDEF Surcharge	$100.00
	Court Costs	Up to $33.00
	IDRC:	12 to 48 Hours
	Loss of D.L.:	Not less than 7 months or more than 1 year (May be concurrent or consecutive to any revocation imposed under N.J.S.A. 39:4-50)
	Interlock for principal Vehicle:	6 months to 1 year mandatory-required during license suspension and this additional period

Second Offense:	Refusal to submit to chemical test (Penalty provision at N.J.S.A. 39:4-50.4a(a))
	Fine:	$500.00 to $1000.00
	DDEF Surcharge	$100.00
	Court Costs	Up to $33.00
	IDRC:	In accordance with individual treatment classification (usually 48 Hours)
	Loss of D.L.:	2 years (Must be consecutive to any revocation imposed under N.J.S.A. 39:4-50)
	Interlock for principal vehicle:	1-3 years mandatory-required during license suspension and this additional period

Third or Subsequent Offense:	Refusal to submit to chemical test (Penalty provision at N.J.S.A. 39:4-50.4a(a))
	Fine:	$1,000.00
	DDEF Surcharge	$100.00
	Court Costs	Up to $33.00
	IDRC:	In accordance with individual treatment classification
	Loss of D.L.:	10 Years (Must be consecutive to any revocation imposed under N.J.S.A. 39:4-50)
	Interlock for principal vehicle:	1-3 years mandatory-required during license suspension and this additional period
_ Note: Burden of proof standard is beyond a reasonable doubt. State v. Cummings, 184 N.J. 84 (2005)As of January 10, 2011_N.J.S.A. 39:4-50.4a(a)