Commercial Driver’s License DWI
CDL DWI is a serious charge.
If you drive a commercial vehicle in New York State, having a clean driving record is a key to your employment. Losing your driver license because of a CDL DWI can jeopardize your job, your livelihood and your family.
If you hold a Class A, B or C license in New York State, the legal blood alcohol limit (BAC) is .04%—lower than .08% BAC threshold for Class D drivers. What’s more, if you get arrested for DWI, it can impact your ability to hold a commercial driver license even if you weren’t convicted while on the job.
Plus, if you hold a CDL and are convicted of DWI, DWAI or if you refuse to take chemical tests, you can face penalties that are more severe than drivers with personal licenses.
- First conviction of Commercial DWI – CDL revoked for one year
- First conviction Commercial DWI in vehicle carrying hazardous materials – CDL revoked for three years
- Second conviction of Commercial DWI – CDL revoked for life (may receive a waiver after 10 years)
Drivers who are convicted of CDL DWI in, New York, with a BAC of .18% or greater can be charged with a Class E felony, fined $1,000-$5,000 and sentenced to up to 4 years in state prison. New York is tough on Commercial drivers convicted of DWI; call the right attorneys today.
We have DWI and DWAI criminal defense lawyers standing by and ready to help you.
Call the attorneys at The Law Offices of CHRISTINE THEA RUBINSTEIN and Associates at 1-800-488-6734 to receive information and guidance from our DWI attorneys. Our attorneys will help you understand the charges that you are facing and how we can help defend your case.
If you are convicted of a Commercial Vehicle DWI in, New York you will be subjected to a variety of penalties, including loss of your driver license, hefty fines and possible jail time.
The attorneys at The Law Offices of CHRISTINE THEA RUBINSTEIN and Associates are committed to forming a vigorous defense on behalf of individuals who stand accused of such DWI crimes such as DWI Felony or a DWI charge of vehicular assault or DWI vehicular manslaughter. Our attorneys have in-depth knowledge of your rights, and the potential penalties that may arise and the possible weaknesses in the charges against you; such as improper testing equipment, inaccurate field sobriety tests or an illegal search and seizure.
At the Law Offices of CHRISTINE THEA RUBINSTEIN and Associates, we understand that no two cases are alike. The lawyers at The Law Offices of CHRISTINE THEA RUBINSTEIN and Associates, have many years of experience handling DWI cases. The attorneys at the law offices of CHRISTINE THEA RUBINSTEIN and Associates can help you navigate through the DWI criminal defense process, and make it easily manageable in your time of need. Our attorneys are not only trained in handling simple DWI or DWAI matters, we take care of complex DWI defense litigation in Nassau County, Suffolk County, Queens County, Bronx, Westchester, Richmond County, Manhattan and Brooklyn Kings County New York.
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If you or a loved one has been charged in New York with driving while intoxicated (DWI) or driving while ability impaired (DWAI), you need a skilled and experienced criminal defense lawyer. We have successfully handled misdemeanor and felony DWI cases. We have also represented those charged with chemical test refusals (e.g. refusing to give a breath, blood or urine sample) both in the courts and at DMV hearings. Our lawyers have assisted countless people in obtaining hardship driver licenses and conditional driver licenses.
We strive to protect our clients by creating effective strategic defenses for clients charged with:
- DWI Felony
- Commercial DWI
- DWI with a non-automobile
- BWI (boating while intoxicated)
- DWI and DWAI Vehicular Manslaughter
- Aggravated DWI
- DWI Under age 21
- DWI probation
- DWI with injury
If you, or a loved one, have been charged with driving while intoxicated, or driving while ability impaired, in the state of New York do yourself a favor and call our experienced criminal defense lawyers for a free consultation at 1-800-488-6734 or visit us online. We will use our experience, knowledge, aggressiveness and tenaciousness to get you the best possible results. Our lawyers offer reasonable rates, payment plans, and accept all major credit cards.
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The Law Offices of CHRISTINE THEA RUBINSTEIN and Associates offer professional assistance to help anyone charged with a felony to fight back. We understand that a DWI or DWAI conviction threatens your life, your freedom and your future. To schedule a free 30-minute consultation with one of our attorneys, contact us by phone at 1-800-488-6734.
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