If you are convicted of driving a commercial vehicle while intoxicated you will find there are 2 unique penalties for these matters. For one, a first time offense does not allow you to get a hardship license. Secondly, you can lose your right to drive commercial vehicles if you test to having a .04 BAC (the legal limit for regular drivers is .08.) In either case you will lose your right to drive a commercial vehicle or one year*. Once the 1 year suspension is completed you must pay a $75 reinstatement fee.
*If you were transporting hazardous materials your license will be suspended for 3 years.
If you have recently been charged with a DUI related crime in Sarasota, you can probably avoid being convicted. Contact our Sarasota criminal defense lawyers for a free consultation:
Sarasota County Office
1990 Main Street, Suite 750
Sarasota, FL 34326
Phone: 941-916-3627
