Facing a DUI while operating a commercial vehicle in Nevada brings severe consequences that threaten your livelihood. However, an experienced attorney can aggressively defend your rights. Contact our law firm for dedicated legal guidance.
In Nevada, driving a commercial vehicle like a semi-truck, bus, limo, taxi, or other vehicle requiring a commercial driver’s license (CDL) while under the influence of alcohol or drugs brings additional penalties beyond a regular DUI, including:
The government prosecutes CDL DUIs aggressively, making skilled legal defense vital to protect your rights and career. An attorney may find issues with chemical testing, police errors, or procedural violations to help dismiss or reduce charges.
It’s critical to retain legal counsel immediately after a CDL DUI arrest. Here’s why:
Too often, unrepresented drivers plead guilty and lose their CDL for a year. Don’t let this happen to you. Having an attorney already fighting for your rights makes a significant difference. Take action now!
At The Rosenblum Law Firm, our legal team has successfully defended countless commercial DUI cases in Nevada.
We know what it takes to protect your rights and livelihood, including:
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An attorney may file pre-trial motions challenging the legality of the traffic stop, field sobriety tests, or chemical BAC testing procedures. If evidence is suppressed, the case is weakened or dismissed.
It’s essential to request an administrative DMV hearing within seven days of arrest and have an attorney present to try to avoid CDL disqualification.
Pleading to impaired or reckless driving may avoid a DUI conviction and allow keeping a CDL without suspension.
Completing prosecutor pre-trial diversion programs for charges like reckless driving can result in a dismissal and CDL reinstatement.
A no-contest plea avoids formally admitting guilt while accepting punishment. It may help prevent the admission of guilt that hurts future CDL job prospects.
Installing an ignition interlock may allow for limited CDL driving privileges for work instead of a full suspension.
Possibly, but it depends on the offense and requires an ignition interlock device. An attorney can provide guidance.
The offense will be reported to your home state’s DMV, likely resulting in CDL disqualification by your home state.
No, but sometimes prosecutors offer pre-trial diversions for charges like reckless driving to avoid suspending a CDL.
Immediately, as there are short deadlines for DMV hearings and evidence preservation, Swift defense is vital.
Possibly pleading to reduced charges of reckless or impaired driving that have less impact on CDL status.
Exceptions have been granted in minimal cases to allow driving for essential work purposes.
There are pros/cons to both options. An attorney can offer guidance on the best choice for your defense.
DUI – Driving Under the Influence of alcohol or drugs. Also called DWI, OWI.
CDL – Commercial Driver’s License required for operating commercial vehicles like semi-trucks.
DMV – Department of Motor Vehicles, the state agency regulating licenses.
Disqualification – Loss of CDL privileges due to an offense like DUI. More severe than a suspension.
Suppress – To have evidence excluded from admission at trial because it was illegally obtained.
Diversion – Programs resulting in dismissed charges upon completing classes and other requirements.
Interlock Device – Breath testing device connected to a vehicle’s ignition to prevent it from starting if alcohol is detected.
No Contest Plea – Plea accepting punishment without admitting guilt. It helps avoid formally disclosing the offense.
Hardship License – Restricted license granted only for essential purposes like work when license is otherwise suspended or revoked.
Pre-Trial Motions – Motions filed by the defense seeking dismissal of charges or suppression of evidence before trial.
Plea Bargain – Negotiated deals between defense and prosecution involving pleading guilty for reduced charges or penalties.
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