Commercial License DWIs in New Jersey | What to Know
Many people make a living driving. In these cases, individuals will likely obtain a commercial driver’s license. However, DWIs for those with commercial driver’s licenses are especially serious. Read on to learn more about the consequences of commercial license DWIs in New Jersey.
What are the consequences of a first-offense commercial license DWI in New Jersey?
If you are pulled over for a DWI with a normal license, you can be charged with a DWI if you have a blood alcohol concentration of .08% or higher. The laws for drivers with a commercial license are even more strict. Commercial drivers that are pulled over by law enforcement with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of just .04% can receive a DWI charge. For a first-offense commercial driver’s license DWI charge, you may face the following consequences:
- A 3-month standard license suspension
- 1-year CDL license suspension
- Between $250-$400 in fines
- Between 12-48 hours at an intoxicated driver resource center
- Up to 30 days of incarceration
It is important to know that DWI charges are tiered. This means that an individual’s blood alcohol concentration (BAC) and the individual’s prior offenses play a large role in the severity of the penalties. If you were charged for the first time with a commercial license DWI with a blood alcohol concentration above .10%, you will face the following even stricter consequences:
- A driver’s license suspension between 7 months to 1 year
- A 1-year CDL license suspension
- Between $300-$500 in fines
- Between 12-48 hours at an intoxicated driver resource center
- Up to 30 days of incarceration
What are the penalties of a second-offense commercial license DWI in New Jersey?
A second offense commercial license DWI in New Jersey will have even harsher consequences. In this situation, you may jeopardize losing your commercial license for good. You will also face the following consequences:
- A 2-year driver’s license suspension
- Between $500-$1,000 in fines
- Between 12-48 hours at an intoxicated driver resource center
- Between 48 hours-90 days in jail
- 30 days of mandatory community service
A third or subsequent DWI can result in a permanent license suspension and jail time. In any event, it is important to contact an experienced criminal defense attorney. Our firm will advocate for you.
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