OWI First Offense & CDL Protection – Jefferson County (April 2026)

Result: OWI and PAC Charges Amended to Reckless Driving; CDL Disqualification Avoided

Handled By: Attorney David K. Anderson

Summary: The client, a commercial driver whose livelihood depended on his license, was arrested for a first-offense OWI and Operating with a Prohibited Alcohol Concentration (PAC). A conviction on either charge would have resulted in a mandatory disqualification of his Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). Attorney Anderson engaged in aggressive litigation, filing a motion to suppress evidence to challenge the State’s case. While the motion was ultimately denied, the pressure applied through the litigation process created leverage for continued negotiations. Attorney Anderson successfully secured an amendment to a non-alcohol-related charge of Reckless Driving, allowing the client to avoid the OWI conviction and preserve his professional driving credentials.

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