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Drivers who hold a commercial driver’s license in New Jersey operate under a different set of standards than other drivers.

The thresholds for prosecuting a DUI case are lower, and the penalties can be higher.

For CDL holders who are hauling hazardous materials and are convicted of DUI, they’ll sacrifice their CDL – and their right to work in their field – for three years.

For most hauling companies, even a single DUI conviction will be enough to disqualify you from work for life.

It’s imperative that you take every step possible to fight the charges against you.

Attorney Matthew Reisig is one of New Jersey’s most experienced DUI attorneys, has argued DUI law before the State Supreme Court of New Jersey, and helped more than 1,000 clients avoid conviction on DUI charges.

Call 732-625-9660 today to speak to an experienced New Jersey DUI defense attorney for free.

Yes, the legal limit for commercial drivers in New Jersey is .04%, so blowing a .08% will lead to DUI charges, and if convicted, you can lose your license for a year.

If you’ve had a previous DUI and are convicted a second time, you’ll lose your CDL for life.

Drunk driving charges in New Jersey are extremely serious, but for those who hold CDLs and earn their living on the state’s roadways, conviction can be catastrophic.

You need an experienced New Jersey DUI attorney to give you the best chance to keep your license and your career.

Attorney Matthew Reisig has helped more than 1,000 New Jersey drivers avoid conviction on DUI charges.

Call 732-625-9660 today for a free consultation with an experienced DUI defense attorney.

In general, yes, New Jersey’s Alcotest devices are believed to provide reliable evidence in DUI/DWI prosecutions in New Jersey, but when you are represented by an experienced DUI lawyer, you will have ample opportunity to challenge Alcotest findings and other evidence presented by prosecutors.

There are a number of lines of attack when it comes to Alcotest devices.

First, the machines have to be carefully calibrated and maintained, and documentation of regular service and calibration is often missing.

Second, the officer administering the test must be properly trained and certified.

Additionally, there are certain medical conditions that may impact your ability to provide samples to the device, or may affect how they are read.

When it comes to fighting a DUI charge in New Jersey on Alcotest grounds, Matthew Reisig has more experience than just about any other DUI lawyer.

He has argued technical aspects of Alcotest use before the State Supreme Court of New Jersey, and can provide you with the highest quality defense.

Call 732-625-9660 today for a free consultation.

New Jersey regulates Field Sobriety Tests very tightly, and chances are that if the NJ police officer who stopped you ordered to you perform any FSTs in inclement weather, the results will not be admissible in court.

If the results of the FST are what led you to being arrested and have further evidence gathered against you, it may be possible to attack the entirety of the case by attacking the improper administration of FSTs.

You should work with an experienced New Jersey DUI/DWI attorney to stand the best chance of beating the charges against you.

You can be convicted even if your Alcotest results were under the legal limit, but with good representation, you can fight back.

Call Matthew Reisig today at 732-625-9660 for a free consultation with one of New Jersey’s most experienced DUI/DWI defense attorneys.

Yes, I defend drivers from other states who’ve been charged with DUI in New Jersey.

It’s important that you hire experienced help with your New Jersey DUI case even if you live elsewhere, because most states communicate DUI convictions to each other.

While the penalties you’ll face in New Jersey may not matter to you because you don’t live here, you probably won’t be happy when your home state DMV contacts you about your license being suspended, or other penalties that may apply where you live.

As a New Jersey DUI attorney, I’ve helped more than 1,000 drivers avoid conviction on DUI charges, and argued elements of DUI law before the State Supreme Court of New Jersey.

I can help you defend yourself to the maximum extent possible. Call 732-625-9660 for a free consultation today.

Generally speaking, when you face legal action in a particular jurisdiction, you should get advice from an attorney familiar with the laws governing that jurisdiction.

That means that when dealing with the DMV or other licensing agency in your home state, an experienced DUI attorney there is your best bet.

But if you believe your case was handled inappropriately when you were charged with DUI in New Jersey, talking to an experienced New Jersey DUI attorney may help you take steps to have your case reconsidered.

Every case is unique, and sometimes a legal issue is decided wrongly by a judge, or exculpatory evidence is excluded for no good reason.

There may be ways to challenge your conviction after the fact, and succeeding would mean your home state would return your driver’s license to you.

Attorney Matthew Reisig is one of New Jersey’s most experienced DUI/DWI attorneys, and can help you evaluate your case for opportunities to challenge a conviction.

Call him today at 732-625-9660 for a free consultation.