Your Advocate in DWI/CDL Cases
Any driver who holds a commercial driver's license (CDL) in New York is held to much more stringent guidelines when it comes to DWI and DWAI offenses. In addition, the penalties to a commercial driver can be much more damaging due to the importance of the CDL to the driver's livelihood.
At the Newburgh, New York, based Dreyer Law Offices, PLLC, I offer my clients over 15 years of experience in the practice of law. I began my career working as an Assistant D.A. in the Orange County District Attorney's office. My experience as a prosecutor allows me to be much more proactive in seeking a positive resolution to your case.
Understanding DWI/CDL Penalties and Consequences
In addition to all of the penalties that noncommercial drivers face in a DWI-related offense, commercial drivers can also face an automatic one-year suspension of a commercial driver's license. Even for a DWAI conviction, a commercial driver can be out of a job for at least a year. In addition, the driver does not have to be operating a commercial vehicle to lose a CDL. If you are driving your family vehicle, unrelated to work, all the same rules apply.
Commercial drivers should be aware of the following standards in New York:
DWAI: Blood Alcohol Content of .04 or higher. One year suspension of CDL.
Second DWI or DWAI: Permanent revocation of CDL. Minimum 10 years before reinstatement.
Third DWI: Permanent revocation without the possibility of reinstatement. Any breath test refusals will also count as violations in the event of a third offense. For example, if you have two DWI offenses and one refusal, you are considered to have three offenses.
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Contact my office today to discuss your case. I know what is at stake in these cases and I will fight aggressively to preserve your rights. You can reach me directly at any time, day or night. I am available to meet whenever and wherever it is convenient for you.
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