Out Of State Drivers

Out-of-State Drivers and DWI

If you were charged with a DUI in New Jersey, but you live in another state, you need to enlist the help of our skilled legal team at the Law Offices of Christopher L. Baxter. Even though you are arrested for a DUI in New Jersey, this charge is likely to follow you back to your home state due to the Driver License Compact (DLC). The DLC is an agreement between states that allows the sharing of information regarding traffic violations and license suspensions. What does this mean? This means that you could be facing penalties both in New Jersey and in your home state. Our firm can help you handle your out-of-state DUI case so you can move past this as quickly and effectively as possible.

Take a look at New Jersey’s DWI penalties.

Does an Out-of-State Conviction Affect my New Jersey DWI?

Under certain circumstances, the New Jersey DUI / DWI statute permits the use of out-of-state DUI convictions to be used for sentencing purposes against you in any New Jersey court. Simply put, if you have a prior conviction from your home state and are convicted of driving while intoxicated in New Jersey, you could be considered a second offender depending on what BAC standard your home state uses to define “driving under the influence.” Our office has represented many out-of-state drivers and can provide guidance on the impact on your home state driver’s license regarding a New Jersey DUI conviction.

How Our New Jersey DUI Attorney can Help

At the Law Offices of Christopher L. Baxter, we have handled more than 3,200 DWI cases in Burlington County, Camden County, and Gloucester County. Our firm’s founder has been named a Top DWI Attorney by *SJ Magazine and *South Jersey Magazine since 2009. His knowledge of field sobriety testing procedure—not to mention his training on the use of Alcotest breath testing instruments—can be used to your advantage when contesting evidence in court.

We proudly offer our clients the following:

In the event you cannot attend court hearings due to travel or time issues, we may be able to handle your case by affidavit in lieu of your personal appearance. No matter how straightforward or complex your case may seem, you can be sure that we have the resources and skills required to handle your matter diligently.

We have obtained countless victories on behalf of our clients. The next one could very well be yours!

Call the Law Offices of Christopher L. Baxter: 856-235-9881

If you need more information regarding your rights and options as an out-of-state driver, please contact us as soon as possible. We would be happy to review the details of your matter during a complimentary initial evaluation. Your rights and future are extremely important to us.