As someone who drives for a living, you understand the importance of maintaining a clean record. That's not to say that mistakes don't happen. If you are stopped for a traffic violation or DUI, however, the consequences of the infraction not only compromise your record but it could also cost you your livelihood.
In Pennsylvania, commercial drivers who are convicted of or plea guilty of DUI — whether driving a company vehicle on the clock or a personal car off company time — can and often do lose their commercial driver's licenses (CDLs).
At The Law Offices of John Della Rocca, CDL drivers can look to Attorney John Della Rocca for the advice and representation they need to protect their driving privileges. John can explain the laws pertaining to CDL holders while taking appropriate steps to mitigate the potential consequences.
It's important to remember that CDL drivers are held to higher standards when it comes to retaining their licenses.
These standards include:
It's important for professional drivers to understand all the implications of a DUI.
As mentioned above, you may have heard of ARD (Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition) programs. These are often enticing for first-time DUI offenders and some attorneys may even recommend pursuing ARD if they don't know that you have a CDL. If you're a driver with a CDL, however, entering an ARD program will still result in the loss of your license. When you reach out to John Della Rocca, it's important to be upfront and let him know you have a CDL so he can develop an appropriate legal strategy.
You can also complete an online contact form to schedule an appointment. John works with clients throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey.