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.

CMV Failure to Slow Down at Railroad Crossing

Pursuant to MCL 257.669a(1) CMV failure to slow down at a Railroad crossing, 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 Stop at Railroad Crossing When Tracks Are Not Clear

Pursuant to MCL 257.669a(1) CMV failure to stop at a Railroad crossing when tracks are not clear, 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.

Drove Commercial Motor Vehicle During Out-of-Service Order- Hazardous

Like driving during out-of-service order non-hazardous, driving during out-of-service order hazardous is not a misdemeanor. However, as a more serious ticket the sanctions ratchet up more quickly. For the first offense there is a 180 day suspension, and for the second within ten years there is a three year suspension and a civil infraction added.

Again, there is no hardship appeal so it is critical to take these tickets seriously. To protect your livelihood and career, it is important to take an aggressive defense. To retain one of our skilled lawyers call us at (248) 398-7100 for a free consultation or contact us with a private message.

Driving a Commercial Motor Vehicle without Obtaining a CMV License

Pursuant to MCL 257.312(e) driving a CMV without Obtaining a CMV license is a misdemeanor carrying a possible punishment of a fine, jail time, and/or both. Unless you have prior convictions this offense does not carry licensing restrictions, but could affect your driving and criminal history in the future.

If you receive a ticket for driving a CMV without obtaining a CMV license it is important to hire an experienced attorney to protect your rights. Our attorneys frequent Michigan’s District Courts and have worked with many of the prosecutors and city attorneys who will be assigned your case. We can work to negotiate a deal on your behalf to get this charge 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.