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CDL DUI Defense
Protecting the Livelihoods of Professional Drivers
In the Chicagoland logistics hub, your CDL is your paycheck. Illinois and federal law (49 CFR § 383.51) hold commercial drivers to a much stricter standard. If you hold a CDL, a DUI arrest—even in your personal vehicle—threatens your career.
Your career is on the line. Don't let a single mistake end your livelihood.
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CDL
Standards
.04% BAC Limit
While in a commercial vehicle, the legal limit is cut in half (0.04%).
First Offense
A conviction or a failed breath test results in a one-year disqualification of your CDL. If you were hauling hazardous materials, it is a three-year ban.
Second Offense
A second DUI conviction results in a lifetime disqualification with no possibility of a permit.
WHY YOU NEED A SPECIALIST
Many "standard" plea deals (like Court Supervision) that protect a regular driver’s record still count as a "conviction" for CDL disqualification. At Lofgren Legal, we understand the specific interplay between the Illinois Vehicle Code and FMCSA regulations.
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