Combined Operated Under Influence Liquor and Controlled Substance

Michigan’s drinking and driving statute, MCL 257.625(1) applies to both commercial and non-commercial drivers. For commercial drivers, there is a sanctions scheme that increases with each subsequent offense. For the first offense, a misdemeanor, licensing sanctions include a 30 day suspended license, 150 day restricted license and no hardship appeal regardless of your circumstances. The second offense is also a misdemeanor, requires revocation, but allows for an appeal. A third offense is a felony, revokes the license, but is appealable.

In order to protect your criminal record and career, it is important to fight these charges since each one carries higher penalties than the last. An experienced attorney can negotiate with the city attorney or prosecutor on your case to attempt to get the charges reduced, modified, or even dismissed. To retain one of our skilled lawyers call us at (248) 398-7100 for a free consultation or contact us with a private message.

CMV Failure to Negotiate Rail Road Crossing-insufficient Undercarriage Clearance

Pursuant to MCL 257.669(3) CMV failure to negotiate a Rail Road crossing-insufficient undercarriage clearance, a civil infraction carries different licensing ramifications that vary depending on what offense it is. For the first offense the proscribed sanction is a 60 day suspension. For a second offense within 36 months, your CDL will be suspended for 120 days. For the third offense within 36 months your CDL will be suspended for one year. This obscure requirement can have a significant impact on your livelihood and career especially if you have more than one on your record. That’s why it’s important to fight each charge aggressively.

An experienced attorney can protect your record and your rights. To retain one of our skilled lawyers call us at (248) 398-7100 for a free consultation or contact us with a private message.

CMV Failure to Drive Completely Through Railroad Crossing Without Stopping

Pursuant to MCL 257.669(4) CMV failure to drive completely through a Railroad crossing without stopping, a civil infraction carries different licensing ramifications that vary depending on what offense it is. For the first offense the proscribed sanction is a 60 day suspension. For a second offense within 36 months, your CDL will be suspended for 120 days. For the third offense within 36 months your CDL will be suspended for one year. This obscure requirement can have a significant impact on your livelihood and career especially if you have more than one on your record. That’s why it’s important to fight each charge aggressively. An experienced attorney can protect your record and your rights. To retain one of our skilled lawyers call us at (248) 398-7100 for a free consultation or contact us with a private message.