Can a DWI Affect New York EMT or Paramedic Certification?
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…
Aggravated DWI under VTL § 1192(2-a) has two forms. Paragraph (a) applies when a chemical analysis shows a BAC of .18% or higher. Paragraph (b) applies when a driver violates specified DWI or drug-impaired-driving provisions…
Can You Become a Nurse in New York After a DWI Conviction?
A DWI conviction can raise serious concerns when you are applying for a nursing license in New York, but it does not automatically end your path to becoming a registered nurse. The New York State…
New York Vehicle and Traffic Law (VTL) § 1192(3) is the state’s Common Law Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) charge. It applies when the prosecution claims a driver operated a motor vehicle while in an intoxicated…
How Do You Fight Field Sobriety Test Results in a New York DWI Case?
Field sobriety tests play a central role in many New York DWI arrests, but the results are not always reliable. Officers must administer and score these tests according to NHTSA’s standardized procedures, and even small…
New York Vehicle and Traffic Law § 1192(4) makes it a crime to operate a motor vehicle while a legally defined drug impairs your ability to drive. Unlike the .08 per se standard for alcohol,…
What Mistakes Do Drivers Make When Stopped by Police?
Most negative outcomes at a traffic stop stem from a handful of avoidable driver mistakes rather than the violation itself. The way you move inside the car, the tone you use, whether you volunteer information,…
What Are Common Defenses Against DUI/DWI Charges in New York?
New York law uses the terms DWI and DWAI, although DUI is a common search term. These charges can be challenged when the evidence or police procedure is unreliable. Medical issues, BAC timing, field sobriety…
After a DWI arrest in New York, you may face two separate proceedings at once. The criminal case decides whether you are guilty of a crime, while the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) hearing looks…
