A DUI / DWI (driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while impaired (DWI) takes special knowledge. First, you receive a DUI and have a CDL license there are special rules for you. This is true even if you were not driving a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) when you receive the DUI charge. With a CDL and a DUI you have the threat of a DISQUALIFICATION of your CDL license. Second, If the DUI happens while you are driving a CMV, the legal limit is reduced from 0.08 to 0.04- – a much lower limit.
However, If you were driving a vehicle that does not require a CDL when you received the DUI charge, the legal limit is 0.08, the same for a driver who does not have a CDL.
STATUTORY SUMMARY SUSPENSION:
A Statutory Summary Suspension is filed (it is usually filed in most cases) you will receive a DISQUALIFICATION of your CDL BEFORE your criminal case is resolved. Here is a 1-minute video explaining a Statutory Summary Suspension. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0lq7Kfu5qGY. For a more inept explanation here is a 5-minute video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AlLPCrAtOGc.
CDL DISQUALIFICATION
The DISQUALIFICATION is for 1 year. The full law is available here: https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/fulltext.asp?DocName=062500050K6-514
There are certain legal procedures that can be taken to prevent a DISQUALIFICATION. If these steps are taken and the Statutory Summary Suspension is rescinded, there will be no DISQUALIFICATION during the pendency of the DUI charge.
It is also possible to have it so the DUI charges do not later cause a DISQUALIFICATION or a revocation of your CDL, but these legal procedures are specialized and require a highly experienced attorney to implement.
Following my DUI tips on my video below is the first step in wining your DUI CDL case. But, if your already charged with DUI with a CDL, there are many more steps that can be taken to help resolve the case in your favor and save your CDL.
REVIEW YOUR DUI CDL CASE FOR FREE:
Contact Attorney Young today for a free consultation of your case. You have nothing to lose and your freedom to gain. https://www.winwithyoung.com/contact/
