In the state of California, it is against the law for a commercial driver to operate a commercial vehicle with a BAC of .04 or higher. For a truck driver or driver of another commercial vehicle, having a commercial driver's license suspended or revoked can be damaging to career opportunities, in addition to other penalties that may include jail time, fines and probation.
If you have a commercial driver's license and you have been arrested for a DUI in San Diego County, your first step should be to contact a drunk driving defense lawyer. Our practice is dedicated solely to defending DUI cases, including commercial DUI cases, in Southern California.
La Jolla Trucker and Commercial Driver DUI Attorney
A commercial motor vehicle, in California, means any vehicle that requires a Class A or Class B license or a Class C license with an endorsement. Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, as well as the refusal to submit to a chemical test, can result in a variety of penalties, including a one-year suspension of a commercial driver's license. For a second or subsequent offense, there may be a longer term of suspension or revocation.
These penalties are above and beyond other DUI penalties that are imposed by the court, which include the suspension or revocation of a regular driver's license, as well as fines and jail time. A conviction for a DUI could jeopardize your job or future employment opportunities.
DUIs for Commercial Drivers in California
If you are a commercial driver who has been charged with DUI, contact James V. Bickford IV for a free case evaluation. Send an e-mail or call our San Diego office at 619-272-6934 as soon as possible after an arrest.
