New Jersey DUI Penalties Second Offense Under New Jersey law, anyone convicted of second offense of DUI within 10 years of the first offense, the penalties become harsher. DUI in New Jersey is also called DWI or Drunk Driving. The penalties for a second offense of DUI are: A fine of $500-$1,000 Imprisonment of at least 48 consecutive hours, and up to 90 days A license suspension of two years 48 consecutive hours detainment in a regional Intoxicated Driver Resource Center, at a charge of $100 a day An automobile insurance surcharge of $1,000 a year for 3 years Under Public Law 99, Chapter 185, if the DWI offense occurs within a school zone or school crossing, penalties are increased.