Any Rochester driver arrested for Driving While Intoxicated will find that there are many potential penalties following a DWI conviction in addition to the sentence imposed by the court.
For individuals who hold a professional license – such as lawyers, accountants and medical providers – such DWI penalties may include a sanction against their professional license.
What specific penalty will be imposed on a professional license following a conviction depends on the type of license and the specific circumstances surrounding each case.
Generally, any criminal conviction – including a DWI conviction – will trigger a review of a professional license issued by New York State, and the holder of the license will be requested to provide information regarding the arrest.
A hearing may be conducted to determine what sanction, if any, will be imposed on the professional license.
For first time offenders who seem capable of performing their professional duties despite being arrested, the licensing board may require alcohol counseling or other treatment to avoid suspension of the professional license.
Repeat offenders are likely to face more serious sanctions, such as a temporary suspension or even a permanent revocation of the professional license.
Given the potentially serious implications of a DWI conviction to the holder of a professional license, anyone who holds such a license should bring that fact to the attention of his or her lawyer.
An experienced DWI lawyer will consider the potential implications to the professional license when determining how best to defend the case.
A DWI conviction in Rochester carries serious consequences and an experienced lawyer can help you avoid the penalties a DWI may have on your professional license.
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