New York DWI and Criminal Defense Blog

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…

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…

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…