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Commercial license consequences
How an OWI or a refusal can affect a CDL, including disqualification periods and the lower limits that apply in a commercial vehicle.
Green Bay / Brown County, WI
Green Bay
DUI / OWI Lawyer When your license is your livelihood.
An OWI in Brown County can threaten more than a weekend of driving. For truck drivers and other commercial license holders, the stakes reach your job. Talk with VHD Law about the charge and your options.
Helping clients in Green Bay and Brown County
ServingGreen Bay, Wisconsin
CountyBrown County
VHD OfficeGermantown
Practice FocusDUI / OWI Defense
The support you need to move forward
An OWI hits harder when you drive for work.
Green Bay is a transportation city. Many people here drive trucks, delivery routes or company vehicles, and their commercial driver's license is what keeps the paycheck coming. Federal rules treat an OWI conviction seriously for CDL holders, even when the arrest happened in a personal car on a day off.
That is why a Green Bay OWI deserves attention from the start. The citation, the test result, the license notices and your employer's policies all need to be considered together, because a decision that seems minor on the regular license side can have a much bigger effect on a commercial one.
For a CDL holder, the question isn't only what the court does. It's what the job can survive.
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Know what your CDL faces
A conviction for OWI in any vehicle can lead to a commercial license disqualification; ask how long and what it means for you.
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Watch the license deadlines
Notices you received after the stop can start short windows to request a review or a hearing.
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Think before you tell your employer
Check your company policy and your reporting obligations, and get advice on how to handle that conversation.
DUI / OWI Defense matters
OWI defense for
Brown County drivers.
Whether you hold a CDL or a regular license, these are the parts of a Green Bay OWI case we review with you.
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The traffic stop
The reason for the stop, what the officer observed and how the arrest decision was made.
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Breath and blood testing
Whether testing followed the required procedures and what the records show.
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Refusal allegations
What it means if you were accused of refusing a test and how the refusal hearing works.
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Brown County court process
What to expect at your appearances in the Brown County Circuit Court and how the case moves forward.
Legal guidance for your community
OWI cases in the Green Bay area
Brown County cases are heard in Green Bay. Stops happen on I-41, I-43, US-41 through the city and the local roads around Ashwaubenon, De Pere and Howard, often after evenings out, events or long shifts.
If you drive commercially, write down your CDL class and endorsements, your employer's name and any company policy on reporting traffic offenses. Those details help us understand the full impact before you make decisions in court.
VHD Law has offices in Germantown, West Bend, Sturgeon Bay and Sister Bay. If you were charged in Green Bay, contact our team to discuss how to meet and what to bring.
Find Wisconsin court contact informationYour attorney can explain which local court or agency is involved once the details of your matter are known.
What happens next
Protecting your license and your work.
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Tell us how you drive
Personal license only, or a CDL? The answer changes what we look at first.
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Check the deadlines
We review the license notices to see whether a review or hearing must be requested soon.
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Examine the evidence
We go through the stop, the field tests, the chemical test and any video available.
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Decide with the full picture
You choose a path knowing how it may affect both your court case and your livelihood.
A closer look at your options
DUI / OWI Defense for Green Bay, Brown County.
In a commercial vehicle the alcohol limit is lower than in a personal car, and a CDL disqualification can follow an OWI conviction in either. That difference is easy to overlook in the first days after an arrest.
If you hold a CDL, mention it at the very first call so we can account for it in every step.
Attorneys for your legal issue
Experienced Wisconsin counsel.
Get to know the VHD Law attorneys who work in this practice area. Contact our team to discuss appointments and your legal needs.
Criminal Defense & DUI / OWI
Nathan J. Dineen
Nathan represents clients facing criminal allegations and DUI/OWI matters in Wisconsin.
View Attorney ProfileFrequently asked questions
Questions about dui / owi defense in Green Bay?
Questions Green Bay drivers, including CDL holders, often ask after an OWI.
Does an OWI in my own car affect my CDL?
Yes. Under federal rules, an OWI conviction in any vehicle can disqualify a commercial driver's license for a period of time, and a second can make it much longer. The exact consequence depends on your record and the facts.
What is the alcohol limit for commercial drivers?
When you are operating a commercial motor vehicle, the limit is lower than the general 0.08 limit. Even a result under 0.08 can create problems in a commercial vehicle.
What if I was accused of refusing the test?
A refusal has its own process and consequences, including a short deadline to request a hearing. For CDL holders, a refusal can also lead to disqualification.
Where will my Green Bay OWI case be heard?
Cases from Brown County are generally heard in the Brown County Circuit Court in Green Bay, unless the offense was charged under a municipal ordinance and handled in a municipal court.
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Let’s talk about your next step
A good next step starts
with a conversation.
Charged with OWI in Green Bay and worried about your job? Schedule a consultation and tell us about your license so we can plan around what matters most.