Bakersfield Commercial Driver DUI Attorney
Fighting For You to Keep Your License
As a commercial driver, your license to drive is vital to your livelihood. If a DUI charge puts that license at risk, you need to get a great defense lawyer on your side right away to fight the charges.
I'm attorney Mark J. Madrigali. I represent clients throughout California and around the country who face DUI or traffic charges affecting their commercial driver's licenses. Contact me today to schedule a free initial consultation to discuss the charges and their possible impact on your CDL.
Consequences of a Commercial Driver DUI
California law holds commercial drivers to a higher standard than other drivers in drunk driving cases. You can be convicted of DUI for driving a commercial vehicle with a BAC of 0.04% or higher − half the limit for noncommercial drivers. If that happens, you could lose your license to drive a commercial vehicle for at least a year and possibly longer, as well as face substantial fines. And if the vehicle you were driving was transporting hazardous materials or other toxic substances, the possible fines and penalties increase tremendously.
A driving-under-the-influence (DUI) conviction for driving a private vehicle also puts your commercial license at risk. A first-offense conviction can result in a suspension of your CDL for a minimum of one year in California. If certain conditions are met, you may be DMV-eligible for a restricted Class A license after 30 days. The problem is if your timing is off you may have to do the 30 days again and re-enroll in DUI school again. My office will see to it that you avoid this common pitfall.
Defending You Against the Charges
If you have been charged with DUI, there are ways to fight back. Call an experienced defense attorney like me, Mark J. Madrigali, to understand your legal options.
I can make sure to request a hearing with the DMV to challenge your license suspension. In California, you have 10 days to do this from the date of your arrest. If you face both criminal charges and civil penalties, I can work with you to prepare a strong defense against the criminal charges. I have a proven record of working for dismissals and to minimize points against your license and other consequences through aggressive action.
Out-of-State Representation: If your driver's license is from another state, but you were arrested, charged or ticketed in California, I can help you contest the charges directly. If the charges arose elsewhere, I will use my extensive network of contacts to connect you with competent representation in your local area.
Free Initial Consultation With an Experienced Attorney
Protect your rights and contact me today to schedule a free initial consultation about your DUI charges. I serve clients throughout California and, through affiliations with other attorneys, across the United States.
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- Attorneys Who Don't Take Your Call
- Appearing in Court
- Calling the Court
- Attorneys Who Don't Get Results
