The PA DUI Attorneys at The McShane Firm are trained to handle all types of DUI cases including complicated CDL cases. I have blogged about Pennsylvania CDL DUI laws and penalties in the past. Under Pennsylvania DUI Law, CDL drivers face the stiffest penalties even if the DUI occurred in their personal non-commercial vehicle, and…
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Important Information for CDL Drivers Facing DUI Charges
For a Pennsylvania commercial driver (CDL holder), a DUI can jeopardize your career and livelihood. This is a very serious matter that can affect your future in a very profound way. This is why you need to get the right information and guidance. Here are some of the most frequently asked questions by our CDL…
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Important information for CDL Drivers Charged with a DUI
If you are the holder of a Commercial Driver’s License (“CDL”) in Pennsylvania, it’s extremely important that you understand how a DUI conviction may affect your career and your future. For you, a DUI is more than a simple charge. A conviction could spell the end of your CDL career. This is why you should…
read more » How a Single Beer Can End Your CDL Career
If you make your living behind the wheel, a DUI conviction will be more than an inconvenience, an expense, and an embarrassment on your record. It may also be the end of your career. For that reason alone, if you are the holder of a Commercial Driver’s License (“CDL”), it is absolutely essential that you…
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How PA treats truck drivers unfairly
Commercial truck drivers are hardworking people. Most of them are extremely professional and keep a pristine driving record. Just like all of us, they are human beings and can mistakes. Unfortunately, a mistake for them is treated much harsher than a mistake for an average driver. When a CDL holder gets a DUI, even if…
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How a DUI Can Affect Licensed Professionals
While many people may think that a DUI is irrelevant to their professional license, the reality is that a DUI conviction can have long term, unexpected consequences for one’s career and reputation. Some licenses may be revoked or suspended. Also future professional license applicants may also be ineligible from obtaining a new license. In many cases,…
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When Losing Your License Means Losing Your Career
The effects of a DUI conviction can be extremely harsh. For some, it can devastate the rest of their lives. For many people, driving is the backbone of their careers. A common example of this are commercial truck drivers. A single DUI, even in their personal vehicle can trigger a lengthy license suspension that can…
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In PA, Truckers Can Get Lifetime CDL Ban for 2nd DUI Conviction Even in Personal Car
Earlier this month, the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania held that it was right and proper for PennDOT to impose a lifetime CDL ban for all CDL holders regardless if the DUIs happened off company time and in their own car with no injuries or accidents in the facts of the case. When it comes to…
read more » Defending CDL DUI Cases
I get a lot of questions about CDL cases and wanted to share some information about them. Under Pennsylvania DUI law, CDL drivers face some of the harshest penalties out of anyone. (See our post CDL Driver DUI) If you are a CDL driver you are not only facing jail time and a lengthy license…
read more » PA DUI Attorney Defends CDL Case
The PA DUI Attorneys at The McShane Firm are trained to handle all types of DUI cases including complicated CDL cases. I have blogged about Pennsylvania CDL DUI laws and penalties in the past. Under Pennsylvania DUI Law, CDL drivers face the stiffest penalties even if the DUI occurred in their personal non-commercial vehicle, and…
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