A DWI charge for commercial drivers is more than a legal issue; it directly threatens your career, financial security, and future. Texas holds CDL drivers to higher standards than other motorists. Whether you were stopped in your personal vehicle or a commercial motor vehicle, a DWI conviction can result in the loss of your commercial driver’s license and jeopardize your livelihood.

At the Law Offices of Sanjay Biswas, we understand the immense stakes involved. We provide aggressive, scientifically backed DWI defense for trucking professionals across Denton County and Collin County who cannot afford to lose their driving privileges.

Contact our team today for an initial consultation.

Commercial DWI Lawyer Helping You Avoid a DWI Conviction.

You need a Denton commercial DWI lawyer who understands more than just the law; you need one who understands the science behind it. Sanjay Biswas is a designated Forensic Lawyer Scientist, a distinction that makes him uniquely qualified to challenge blood test results and blood alcohol concentration (BAC) evidence, which often form the core of the prosecution’s case. In a Texas DWI case involving a commercial vehicle, the legal limit varies.

While the standard limit is 0.08, a CDL holder driving a commercial vehicle is considered intoxicated at just 0.04. We scrutinize the DWI arrest to ensure proper procedures were followed by law enforcement.

DWI Charge

The consequences of a DWI conviction for a CDL holder are swift and severe. Beyond substantial fines and potential jail time, the impact on your driver’s license is unavoidable. A DWI conviction means you will be disqualified from holding a CDL for a minimum of one year.

If you were transporting hazardous materials at the time of the arrest, that disqualification increases to three years. These are serious consequences that require a serious defense, and we are here to help.

Commercial Drivers

Commercial drivers face a unique set of challenges in the criminal justice system. Texas law dictates that your commercial driving privileges are at risk even if you are arrested while driving a non-commercial vehicle. The state does not need to prove you were “drunk”; they only need to prove you lost the normal use of your mental or physical faculties or met the strict BAC threshold. As your DWI attorney, we fight to protect your professional driving status.

First DWI Conviction

A first-time DWI conviction is often enough to ruin a career. Unlike regular drivers who might receive probation and keep their license with an ignition interlock device, CDL drivers do not get a “pass” for a first offense. A first DWI is treated as a major violation. We work to prevent this by fighting the charge at its source, aiming for a dismissal or a reduction to a non-DWI charge, such as reckless driving (although this also carries risks for CDL holders), or an acquittal at trial.

Facing Charges for a Second Offense?

The penalties for a second offense or second DWI conviction are catastrophic. A second conviction results in a lifetime disqualification of your commercial driver’s license. This applies even if the first DWI conviction occurred decades ago or in a different state. We fight to prevent a permanent criminal record that closes the door on your profession forever.

DWI Attorney for a Texas DWI Case Involving CDL Drivers

As an experienced DWI attorney, Sanjay Biswas fights on two fronts. We handle the Administrative License Revocation (ALR) hearing to save your driver’s license from automatic license suspension before the criminal trial even begins. Simultaneously, we build a comprehensive defense strategy for the criminal court. We analyze the blood alcohol concentration BAC data for errors and challenge the validity of the traffic stop.

We handle all types of DWI offenses, from a class B misdemeanor to state jail felony charges involving serious bodily injury or intoxication manslaughter. Whether your case involves aggravating factors, hazardous materials, or standard drunk driving allegations, we are ready to defend you.

If you are a commercial driver facing a DWI case, do not wait. We are committed to protecting your license and your life.

Contact us at (940) 353-1334 to speak with our commercial DWI lawyer today for a free consultation.