Minnesota CDL DWI Defense
Protecting Your CDL is Protecting Your Livelihood.
Strategic defense against the 1-Year Disqualification for Commercial Drivers in Minnesota.
Because a conviction can immediately end your career, fighting to prevent Minnesota driver’s license loss and a mandatory commercial disqualification must be your top priority.
I Wasn't Even in My Truck.
This is the most common misunderstanding in CDL law. In Minnesota, if you are arrested for DWI in your personal vehicle (your pickup, sedan, or motorcycle), your CDL privileges are still at risk.
A revocation of your “Class D” (regular) license triggers an automatic 1-Year Disqualification of your commercial driving privileges. You cannot work, you cannot drive, and there is no “work permit” for a CDL
The .04 Standard
Saving the License
When driving a commercial vehicle, the legal limit drops from 0.08 to 0.04. Furthermore, any trace of alcohol can result in a 24-hour ‘out of service’ order. We understand the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations and how they interact with Minnesota state law.
The only way to save your CDL is to win the challenge against the license revocation (Implied Consent). If we can get the revocation rescinded or reduced, we can often prevent the disqualification from ever hitting your federal record.
