DRIVER'S LICENSE SUSPENSION AND EFFECTS ON CDL
Suspension
DUI
Suspension of a driver's license is one additional punishment handed down when there is a conviction of a criminal offense in Alabama. DUI is widely known to carry a driver's license suspension and in some instances a revocation. The range of the suspension ranges from 90 days with a first time offense to revocation for a conviction of Felony DUI. Our attorney has minimized this punishment for many offenders over the years and may be able to do the same for you. To receive relief after a conviction of DUI, a civil action must be filed in the Circuit Court against the Director of Public Safety. Call us at 205-665-HELP or 4357 for assistance.
OTHER CRIMINAL OFFENSES Many individuals often discover that suspension of driver’s license is a consequence of the conviction of crimes other than DUI. Sometimes, this discovery comes the hard way after the conviction when there is little, if anything a subsequently contacted attorney can achieve. DO NOT FACE YOUR LEGAL TROUBLES ALONE. Call us at 205-665-HELP or 4357 for assistance on your criminal case before appearing in court so that we can ensure you don't accept unnecessary consequences regarding your driving privileges.
Offenses with this undesirable impact are both related and unrelated to driving activities. In many instances, an attorney may achieve a plea deal with an amended charge which could save the offender both money and their driving privileges. There may be legal defenses that only a skilled and trained practitioner can assert.
examples of other offenses......
Dws/dwr….6 months Unlawful possession of alcohol by minor… 3 months
3 Reckless Driving in year….6 months false use or attempted use of drivers license (<21)…3 months
Point system on traffic violations…. 2-12 months conviction of a drug crime…..6 months
FTA…..indefinite gun possession on school grounds…6 months
Failure to pay fine…..indefinite school –non attendance….indefinite
Leaving the scene of accident…. 6 months failure to pay child support….indefinite
Attempting to Elude….6 – 24 months gasoline drive off….6 months
Manslaughter involving auto…..12 months
Homicide by vehicle…..12 months
Auto used in commission of felony…. 6 months
Racing on the Highway…. 2 months
No insurance violation….up to 6 months
CDL ISSUES
Licensed Drivers possessing a Commercial Driver’s License should be particularly observant of their criminal charges. In addition to the suspensions which are listed above, many offenses carry with it a disqualification of CDL status. The following are the more common offenses which lead to a disqualification:
Under 1 year disqualification 1 year or more disqualification
Driving commercial while disqualified DUI/commercial vehicle
2 (or more) serious traffic offenses in 3 years Leaving the scene/commercial vehicle
Operating “out of service” operating “out of service” subsequent offense
Attempt to fraudulently obtain cdl operating “out of service” with haz. materials
Fraudulently obtained cdl commission of felony/commercial vehicle
Violation of restriction in Commercial vehicle Refusal of a breath test
RR crossing violation in commercial vehicle RR crossing violation in commercial vehicle multiple offender (3xs in 3 years)
Call us at 205-665-HELP or 4357 for assistance in your criminal defense and to explore the civil remedies which may be available to you regarding your driving privileges.
Suspension
DUI
Suspension of a driver's license is one additional punishment handed down when there is a conviction of a criminal offense in Alabama. DUI is widely known to carry a driver's license suspension and in some instances a revocation. The range of the suspension ranges from 90 days with a first time offense to revocation for a conviction of Felony DUI. Our attorney has minimized this punishment for many offenders over the years and may be able to do the same for you. To receive relief after a conviction of DUI, a civil action must be filed in the Circuit Court against the Director of Public Safety. Call us at 205-665-HELP or 4357 for assistance.
OTHER CRIMINAL OFFENSES Many individuals often discover that suspension of driver’s license is a consequence of the conviction of crimes other than DUI. Sometimes, this discovery comes the hard way after the conviction when there is little, if anything a subsequently contacted attorney can achieve. DO NOT FACE YOUR LEGAL TROUBLES ALONE. Call us at 205-665-HELP or 4357 for assistance on your criminal case before appearing in court so that we can ensure you don't accept unnecessary consequences regarding your driving privileges.
Offenses with this undesirable impact are both related and unrelated to driving activities. In many instances, an attorney may achieve a plea deal with an amended charge which could save the offender both money and their driving privileges. There may be legal defenses that only a skilled and trained practitioner can assert.
examples of other offenses......
Dws/dwr….6 months Unlawful possession of alcohol by minor… 3 months
3 Reckless Driving in year….6 months false use or attempted use of drivers license (<21)…3 months
Point system on traffic violations…. 2-12 months conviction of a drug crime…..6 months
FTA…..indefinite gun possession on school grounds…6 months
Failure to pay fine…..indefinite school –non attendance….indefinite
Leaving the scene of accident…. 6 months failure to pay child support….indefinite
Attempting to Elude….6 – 24 months gasoline drive off….6 months
Manslaughter involving auto…..12 months
Homicide by vehicle…..12 months
Auto used in commission of felony…. 6 months
Racing on the Highway…. 2 months
No insurance violation….up to 6 months
CDL ISSUES
Licensed Drivers possessing a Commercial Driver’s License should be particularly observant of their criminal charges. In addition to the suspensions which are listed above, many offenses carry with it a disqualification of CDL status. The following are the more common offenses which lead to a disqualification:
Under 1 year disqualification 1 year or more disqualification
Driving commercial while disqualified DUI/commercial vehicle
2 (or more) serious traffic offenses in 3 years Leaving the scene/commercial vehicle
Operating “out of service” operating “out of service” subsequent offense
Attempt to fraudulently obtain cdl operating “out of service” with haz. materials
Fraudulently obtained cdl commission of felony/commercial vehicle
Violation of restriction in Commercial vehicle Refusal of a breath test
RR crossing violation in commercial vehicle RR crossing violation in commercial vehicle multiple offender (3xs in 3 years)
Call us at 205-665-HELP or 4357 for assistance in your criminal defense and to explore the civil remedies which may be available to you regarding your driving privileges.