If you hold a north Georgia CDL and are arrested for DUI, there are no two ways about it. You should fight the charges. The simple fact is that you have too much to lose. Consider the following facts about Georgia commercial DUIs:
- A conviction for a first-time offense will result in a one-year license suspension, no matter if you were driving your personal vehicle or a commercial vehicle.
- You will lose your license for three years if the commercial vehicle you were driving was considered a HAZMAT vehicle.
- For many commercial drivers, a second conviction will result in a permanent, lifetime CDL termination.
The stakes are just too high to give up the fight, but will hiring a north Georgia DUI defense attorney really help?
What a Legal Expert Can Do for You
The old saying goes, “where there is a will, there is a way.” And nothing could be truer when it comes to defending your CDL license and your job. Let us help put the law to work for you, not against you.
If you come to us as soon as you are charged, we can launch a defense designed for your particular situation. For example, we could:
- Challenge the test results. Blood, breath, and urine test results can all be incorrect. We can look at these tests and often poke holes in their validity.
- Plead to a lesser offense, such as reckless driving. While this is considered a serious traffic violation in Georgia, you have a better chance of staying on the road. If your record is clean for the three years preceding your arrest, your CDL will not be suspended.
- Get your CDL reinstated in 120 days instead of a year. If you have had no prior DUI convictions in the past three years, it is possible to shorten the suspension time.
These are just a few defense strategies we can employ. Call the Law Office of Scott Miller today at 770-408-1001 to see what we can do for you and your future.
