Gwinnett County DUI CDL
If you are a commercial truck driver who has recently been arrested for driving under the influence, you should immediately contact a lawyer who can help you fight for your Gwinnett County DUI CDL. A DUI conviction can not only lead to serious penalties, it can also result in a lengthy driver’s license suspension that will affect your very livelihood. A skilled lawyer may be able to have your charges dropped or reduced to a lesser offense that will minimize your penalties.While the legal blood alcohol content (BAC) limit is .08% for drivers over the age of 21, commercial license holders can be charged with drunk driving for a BAC as low as .04% if operating a commercial vehicle at the time of arrest. To determine your BAC, the officer will administer a breath, blood, or urine test. Testing over the legal limit, or refusing to take a chemical test, will result in an administrative license suspension that is imposed by the Department of Driver Services (DDS). This suspension will also prohibit you from operating a commercial vehicle.
For a first DUI offense, your license may be suspended for one-year, though you may be able to obtain a limited driving permit. If convicted of a second offense, your commercial driver’s license will be revoked for life. While you may be able to have your standard driver’s license reinstated, you will never be able to operate a commercial vehicle again.
You will also face criminal penalties for if convicted of drunk driving, which could include incarceration, fines, court costs, probation, and community service. The judge may also order you to receive a drug and alcohol assessment and attend alcohol education classes.
As you can see, hiring a Gwinnett County DUI lawyer is extremely important if you hold a commercial driver’s license. Attorneys at HTW&W understand what is at stake if convicted of drunk-driving, and they will do everything they can to help you avoid a criminal charge. They can investigate your chemical tests to determine if any errors were made, and will gather evidence in order to build a successful defense strategy.
Contact HTW&W today to fight against your Gwinnett County DUI CDL charge—the first initial consultation is always complimentary.
