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Preliminary Ohio Crime Statistics for 2007
The FBI recently released a preliminary annual Uniform Crime Report (UCR) with figures for 2007
FAQs for Impaired Driving From the Ohio State Highway Patrol
The Ohio State Highway Patrol offers answers to frequently asked questions about impaired driving
Man in SW Ohio Gets 8 Years for 19th DUI Offense
Stephen W Wolf has been sentenced to 8 years in prison for his 19th DUI offense
DUI With a CDL
A conviction of driving under the influence (OVI or DUI) will have serious consequences on a driver’s CDL. This is true whether the DUI conviction occurred while operating a CMV or a private vehicle.
Have you been arrested for drunk driving with a commercial license? If so, contact our Columbus CDL attorney at Funkhouser Law today!
If a driver is convicted of DUI (or OVI) while operating a private vehicle, the Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) will automatically impose a one year CDL suspension. This BMV suspension is separate from the license suspension imposed by the court. A second DUI or OVI conviction will result in a lifetime CDL suspension.
The rules are even harsher if the DUI occurs while the driver is operating a CMV. Although the legal limit of blood alcohol concentration (BAC) while operating a private motor vehicle is .08%, a commercial DUI includes having a BAC of only .04% or higher. Further, a twenty-four hour CDL suspension will be imposed if any discernable amount of alcohol is in the driver’s system. If the driver submits to a breathalyzer and is over the .04% legal limit, the driver must surrender his or her CDL on the spot to the police officer. The first DUI conviction will result in a one year CDL suspension. A second DUI conviction may result in a lifetime CDL suspension.
Being charged with DUI or OVI is a serious offense and may have far-reaching consequences on your CDL, including a lengthy suspension of driving privileges. These CDL suspensions are imposed on top of criminal penalties that may include jail time or hefty fines. It is important to contact a qualified attorney who can fight for your rights and avoid a DUI conviction.
Have you been arrested for drunk driving with a commercial license? If so, contact our Columbus CDL attorney at Funkhouser Law today!
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