Facing an Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated (OVWI/DUI) charge as a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) holder in Indiana can be devastating, leading to severe penalties that threaten both your career and livelihood. CDL drivers are held to stricter standards, with a legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit of 0.04%—half the limit for non-commercial drivers. Even a first-time conviction results in a mandatory one-year CDL suspension, while a second offense leads to a lifetime ban. Unlike regular drivers, CDL holders are ineligible for specialized driving privileges, meaning they cannot drive commercially during their suspension under any circumstances. Because these penalties are federally mandated, courts in Indiana have no authority to modify or negotiate them, making it crucial to fight the charge before a conviction occurs.
At The Marc Lopez Law Firm, we have a passion for fighting for CDL drivers facing OVWI/DUI charges, utilizing legal strategies such as challenging the validity of the traffic stop, questioning breathalyzer accuracy, and scrutinizing field sobriety and blood test procedures. In some cases, we may negotiate for reduced charges to help CDL drivers avoid career-ending consequences.
