GRL Law Above and Beyond Client Expectations
“GRL Law went above and beyond my expectations. I thought my best outcome was a lesser charge but I was blown away when I got a complete dismissal. Thank you so much!”
NFG! Court Dismisses CDL Hours of Service Violation
The State cited our client for a log book violation discovered during a weigh scale inspection. We defended the case on the merits, but also raised challenges to the DOT officer’s notarization of the complaint at the close of the state’s case. The trial court just issued a ruling on our motion for judgment of […]
CDL Saved After GRL Law Proves Implied Consent Error
If you read our blog regularly, then you’ve seen several posts this year about GRL Law saving commercial driver licenses from disqualification. This post is no exception. Another CDL saved? That’s right! Our client was asked to submit a breath sample to determine his alcohol concentration. He consented to testing after which time the DOT […]
NFG! Court Dismisses Speeding Violation Checked by Airplane Against CDL Driver
GRL Law wins another dismissal for an out-of-state CDL holder. During a recent CMV speeding interdiction program on Interstate 35, an Iowa State Patrol pilot locked in our driver’s speed at 78 mph from the air. The posted speed limit was 70 mph. On cross-examination, we established the 400 foot metal tape used by the […]
NFG! CDL Driver Not Guilty of Failing to Yield to Emergency Vehicle
GRL Law saved another out-of-state CDL holder from being convicted of a moving violation. A concerned motorist called in about a load spilling from the back of a semi truck. A veteran DOT officer found a vehicle matching the description, but the doors to the trailer were closed. He followed the truck for several miles […]
Did A Glich In The DOT Computer Cause You A Longer License Suspension
A few weeks back a client called and advised that he received a ticket for “Approaching Certain Stationary Vehicles,” in violation of Iowa Code section 321.323A. He paid the citation and now was looking at a DOT notice stating he would be losing his driver’s license for 180 days. The notice stated he was not […]
DOT Rescinds Revocation for Out-of-State Conviction
The criminal defense attorneys at GRL Law save yet another Iowa driver from a revocation for an out-of-state conviction. The State of Minnesota has a “zero tolerance” DUI law when it comes to underage drivers. Essentially, any proof of alcohol consumption while driving is evidence enough. A breath alcohol reading just above zero? Yes, that […]
GRL Saves License After Driver Cited for 30 mph Over
The traffic ticket defense attorneys at GRL Law save yet another driver’s license from suspension. A conviction for driving more than 24 mph over the posted speed limit carries a hefty fine. It also constitutes a “serious violation” for DOT purposes. The Iowa DOT typically suspends a license for 90 days for a conviction of […]
GRL Saves CDL After Officer Unreasonably Limits Phone Calls
When your CDL is at risk for failing a breath test, you need the expertise of the impaired driving defense attorneys at GRL Law. Merely three weeks after suppressing a breath test to save a commercial driver’s license, the firm’s efforts have rescued another CDL holder, this time through the DOT appeal process. The administrative […]
PBT Log Out of Date = License Saved and OWI Avoided
Fort Dodge, Webster County, Iowa. GRL Law’s investigation revealed that the arresting officer failed to keep his Preliminary Breath Test (PBT) devise properly calibrated and documented as required by Iowa law. The officer based his request for a breath sample at the station upon the PBT test result. Failure to comply with the calibration, documentation […]
