New York DWI and Criminal Defense Blog

A DWI does not automatically end a New York law license, but it can lead to disciplinary review, and a felony conviction ends the license by operation of law. A first DWAI is a traffic…

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…

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…

A DWI charge does not automatically revoke a New York CPA license, but its professional state discipline is tied directly to criminal convictions. A conviction or guilty plea triggers mandatory reporting to the New York…

A DWI charge can raise serious concerns for a nurse about their professional license. However, it does not automatically lead to enrollment in the Professional Assistance Program (PAP). PAP is a voluntary and confidential program…

For a New York dentist, a DWI can raise concerns that go well beyond losing driving privileges. A pending criminal charge may need to be disclosed during NYSED registration renewal, while a misdemeanor DWI conviction…

A DWI or DWAI conviction directly threatens your New York nursing license through an administrative process separate from your criminal court case. The New York State Education Department Office of the Professions oversees registered professional…

A DWI conviction puts your medical license at risk in New York State through an administrative process completely separate from the criminal justice system. The New York State Department of Health’s Office of Professional Medical…

For an EMT or paramedic, a DWI can put more than driving privileges at risk. Although a DWI arrest does not automatically suspend or revoke an EMS certification in New York, the New York State…

A mistake outside the classroom does not automatically end your teaching career. As a New York State teacher dealing with a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) or Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) charge, you face serious…

A pilot who holds a certificate issued under Part 61 must report certain motor vehicle actions involving alcohol or drugs to the FAA within 60 calendar days. An arrest alone does not trigger the §…

Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) charges in New York can be dismissed, but it does not happen automatically. A defense may focus on specific flaws in the prosecution’s case, such as an unlawful traffic stop, unreliable…