Indiana Commercial Driver OWI Defense Lawyer
Phone: 317-375-7718

Commercial driver's license holders (e.g., semi truck drivers) depend on their ability to maintain their driving privileges to earn a living and support themselves and their family.

CDL Violations and Penalties

A commercial driver's license (CDL) has its own set of rules and regulations that must be followed, including the rules regarding drinking and driving. In Indiana, a CDL holder is per se legally drunk if their blood alcohol content is above .04% (half the BAC of a non-commercial adult driver).

Drinking and driving is extremely serious, especially for CDL holders. The first time you're found guilty of OWI, you'll lose your commercial license for a minimum of one year (more if you were carrying hazardous materials). If you obtain a subsequent OWI conviction, you'll lose your CDL for life.

As with any driver's license, holding a CDL implies your consent to chemical testing (blood, breath-breathalyzer, or urine).

Experienced OWI Defense Lawyer

Trial attorney Ronald S. Todd has been practicing since 1995. He also served as an intern at the prosecutor's office, where he learned procedure and some of the tactics used by prosecutors to obtain convictions. He understands how to properly analyze a case, evaluate evidence, and determine whether a plea bargain or trial is in your best interest. For further information regarding our qualifications and the quality of our services, please visit our Firm Overview page.

For more information about how Indiana drunk driving laws apply to CDL holders, or to discuss your OWI charges with an experienced attorney, please schedule a free, confidential consultation by calling us at 317-375-7718 (office) or 317-514-7271 (cell phone) or filling out our intake form on the Contact Us page. Your future is too valuable to trust to less experienced attorneys. All we do is drunk driving defense, and we do it well.