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COMMERCIAL DRIVERS LICENSE DWI

What happens when you are arrested for a DWI and you have a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)?

  • or CDL holders requesting an Administrative License Hearing (ALR) is imperative to avoid the suspension of your driver’s license and cancellation of your CDL. 
  • Failure to request a hearing within the 15-day window (if required) will result not only in a license suspension of up to 180 days but, will also trigger the cancellation of your CDL for 1-year. You cannot get an Occupational License for a CDL.   
  • By properly filing a request for an ALR hearing and having an experienced and skilled DWI attorney represent you at that hearing you significantly increase your chances of avoiding those consequences and allowing you to continue to work as a commercial driver.  

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Consequences of a DWI conviction for CDL holders

  • If you are successful in avoiding the suspension of your license through the ALR process, your license could still be suspended with the criminal case. 
  • A guilty plea of any kind to a DWI will result in the cancellation/revocation of your CDL for 1-year, even if your driver’s license is not ordered suspended by the Court.  
  • In many counties it is possible to resolve these cases without a guilty plea and avoid those consequences through Pre-Trial intervention programs or alternative plea bargain resolutions.

Career and Employment Impact

Due to the serious consequences of a DWI arrest/conviction for CDL holders it is essential to have an experienced and skilled attorney to guide you through this process.  Here at Law Offices of Gary Trichter we have represented numerous clients with CDLs through this process successfully allowing them to maintain their licenses and continue to work as commercial drivers.  


Original Board-Certified DWI Specialist Gary Trichter Earned the Distinction of Being The 1st Board-Certified DWI Specialist in Texas

At the forefront of the industry stands our visionary founder, Gary Trichter. He earned the distinction of being the very first Board-Certified DWI Specialist in Texas. This certification is only given by the National College of DUI Defense (NCDD) which is recognized by the American Bar Association. 

Gary has spoken at hundreds of seminars on DWI and has taught lawyers, judges, and prosecutors about DWI law. Gary co-authored the textbook Texas Drunk Driving Law and is leading the way with unparalleled expertise in the field.

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Steps to Protect Your CDL

  • The law treats regular license holders very different than CDL holders. The consequences for a CDL holder are much more harsh than that of an ordinary license holder.  
  • CDL defendants will suffer a drivers license suspension where a BAC is .04 or more if arrested in their commercial vehicle.  That is not the case for regular license holders where the legal limit is .08 for a non-CDL holder. If a CDL holder is arrested in their personal vehicle the limit is .08.  
  • Immediately retain counsel to ensure that an ALR is requested within the required timeframe to avoid suspension
  • Work with your attorney and discuss how this arrest will affect your ability to work while the case is pending and the long-term consequences of a potential license suspension on your employment and career so there is a clear understanding of the desired outcome. 
     
  • 1st Board-Certified DWI Specialist in Texas
    Our Founder Gary Trichter was the 1st Board-Certified DWI Specialist In The State of Texas to earn the designation of “DWI Specialist”.
  • On The Forefront Of Change
    We don't just push the envelope—we redefine its boundaries. We stand on the other side, shaping trends and crafting bold, effective defense strategies.
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    We combine professional, aggressive criminal defense with caring, understanding legal counsel.

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