How Does a New York DWI Affect a Commercial Driver’s CDL?
A DWI conviction in New York can put a commercial driver’s license (CDL) at risk, even if the offense occurred in a personal vehicle outside of work hours. Commercial drivers face a lower .04 alcohol limit when operating a commercial vehicle, and refusing a chemical test can lead to CDL disqualification without a criminal conviction. […]
Are DUI/DWI Arrests Public Record in New York?
Some records of a driving while intoxicated (DWI) arrest in New York are open to the public, but others are restricted. An arrest can create police, court, and New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) records, each with its own access rules. Information about a pending criminal case is often available through the courts, […]