CDL Defense Lawyer in Dickinson, North Dakota
For a commercial driver, a ticket is not just a fine. It can be the difference between working and sitting out. Federal rules hold CDL holders to a stricter standard than other drivers, and the consequences follow you whether you were in your truck or your own pickup.
What is at stake for your CDL
DUI: A first conviction means a one-year CDL disqualification, three years if you were hauling hazardous materials. A second conviction can mean a lifetime disqualification. This applies even if you were driving your personal vehicle.
Serious traffic violations: Speeding 15 mph or more over the limit, reckless driving, improper lane changes, following too closely and texting while driving a commercial vehicle all count. Two convictions within three years bring a 60-day disqualification. Three bring 120 days.
Fewer options: Federal rules generally do not allow a CDL holder's ticket to be deferred or kept off the record the way it might be for other drivers. A plea that seems harmless can still count.
CDL cases we handle
Speeding and moving violations for CDL holders
DUI and APC charges against commercial drivers (see DUI & APC Defense)
Tickets that put you at risk of disqualification (see Traffic Tickets)
CDL suspension and disqualification issues tied to a North Dakota case
Why drivers call Thomas
Thomas F. Murtha IV has prosecuted and defended cases in North Dakota and Minnesota courts. He looks at your citation with your livelihood in mind, explains exactly how a conviction would affect your CDL, and works toward the outcome that keeps you driving where the facts allow it.
Serving drivers across Western North Dakota
Our office is at 135 Sims St, Suite 217, in Dickinson. Call (701) 227-0146 for a free, confidential consultation.
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. This page is general information, not legal advice.
