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DWI Defense Attorneys for Commercial Driver's License Holders

If you have a commercial driver's license (CDL) and you have been charged with drunk driving, you could lose your license for one year. At Silver, Forrester, Schisano & Lesser, P.C., we understand the impact a DWI conviction can have on your life. We will leave no stone unturned when developing a defense in your case.

For more information, contact an attorney online or call 845.764.4271 or toll free at 866.687.1338.

A Lot Is at Stake

If you have a commercial driver's license and you have been arrested for drunk driving, you are in a very vulnerable situation. If you were operating a non-commercial vehicle at the time of your arrest, you could have your license revoked for one year. If you were operating a commercial vehicle at the time of your arrest, you may be facing permanent license revocation.

Additionally, if this is your second or subsequent DWI as a commercial driver, you may be facing permanent license revocation.

In any case, the loss of your CDL can change your life significantly. Without your CDL, you will not be able to work.

Are you a commercial driver and also under the age of 21? Have you been arrested for DWI?

We can explain how New York's Zero Tolerance Law affects your case. Contact us for more information.

Fighting DWI Charges

At Silver, Forrester, Schisano & Lesser, P.C., we understand the seriousness of a DWI case involving a commercial driver's license. If you have been arrested for drunk driving, we will leave no stone unturned in your defense case. We will:

  • Learn about the prosecution's case - We will make a demand for discovery to learn why the arrest was made, gather all documentation of the arrest, and in general, learn as much about the government's case as possible.
  • Highlight the positives - We will learn about your work history and highlight information that will reflect positively on your behavior.
  • Cross examine the police - We will ask the police important questions that may reveal cracks in their case.

    • Did you take field sobriety tests?

    Field sobriety tests include standing on one foot and finger-to-nose touching. The police administer these tests to convince the court that the vehicle driver was impaired. However, these tests do not determine blood alcohol content. Rather, they are coordination tests that require you to perform unnatural acts. They can make a sober person look intoxicated.

    Contact Silver, Forrester, Schisano & Lesser, P.C.

    The actions you take now could determine the outcome of your case. Contact a lawyer online or call 845.764.4271 or toll free at 866.687.1338 to find out how we can help you.

    Silver, Forrester, Schisano & Lesser, P.C. is located in New Windsor, New York (NY), and serves clients throughout the Hudson Valley, the Catskill Region and New York City in places including White Plains, Poughkeepsie, Kingston, Newburgh, Middletown, Brooklyn, Bronx, Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island, Blooming Grove, Port Jervis, Maybrook, Montgomery, Walden, Washingtonville, Wallkill, Chester, New Paltz, Pine Bush, Goshen, Monroe, Cornwall, Marlboro, Beacon and West Point. Our clients come from counties including Dutchess County, Ulster County, Putnam County, Westchester County, Sullivan County and Rockland County.