New York DWI Lawyers

The Consequences of DWI for a Professional Career

A DWI charge can change your life. If you're convicted of drunk driving, your record could have major consequences for your ability to work in your chosen profession. It is important to hire an experienced New York DWI attorney to defend you against your serious charges.

At Anelli Xavier, PC, we handle approximately 1,000 DWI cases every year throughout New York State. No matter where you are charged in New York State, We are confident our firm will give you the best possible outcome due to our extensive training and sole focus on DWI Defense. If you're worried about how DWI charges will affect your career, don't hesitate to contact us.

Do You Need a Professional License to Do Your Job?

If you need a license from a state agency or professional association in order to do your job, you may run into trouble with a convicted of drunk driving arrest on your record. Getting convicted of DWI can have serious consequences for licenses that include but not limited to:

• Physician licenses
• Nursing licenses
• Law licenses
• Teaching licenses
• Taxi driver licenses

You may not lose your license altogether, especially if you are convicted of a simple first-offense DWI. However, you may need to go before licensing bodies and jump through administrative hoops in order to preserve your right to practice your profession.

DWI can also have serious consequences if you are employed by the government. Certain government agencies are not allowed to hire or retain employees with criminal records.

What Happens if You Lose Your Driver's License?

Losing your driver's license — temporarily or permanently — can also have serious professional consequences. Over-the-road salespeople, construction contractors and others often need to drive from place to place on a regular basis in order to do their jobs effectively.

If you are responsible for your own transportation, you may need to hire a driver. If your job requires you to drive a company car, you could be fired for losing your driver's license.

To discuss what the experienced New York DWI defense attorneys at our firm can do to help you avoid the professional consequences of a drunk driving conviction, contact us today.