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Catskill DWI Lawyers

1. Kingsley, John: If you have received a traffic ticket for these violations or any others, you need a knowledgeable and experienced attorney at your side.
2. James Wagman: Under New York state law, a person with a blood alcohol content level of 0.08 or higher found operating a motor vehicle can be convicted of driving while intoxicated (DWI), also known as driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI). In certain situations, a person whose blood alcohol content is less than 0.08 can be convicted of the lesser offense of driving while ability impaired (DWAI). Other common traffic violations include speeding (the speed limit on the Throughway is 65 mph), aggravated unlicensed operation (AUO), commonly known as driving with a suspended (or revoked) license, making illegal turns, and reckless driving. If you are convicted of these kinds of offenses, they can stay on your record for a long time and can impact your life in numerous ways. Do not let this happen to you. DWI charges are very serious and the consequences for convictions are harsh. They can lead to hefty fines, jail time, higher insurance premiums and the loss of your driver's license for a significant amount of time. * A first DWI offense is a misdemeanor; a repeat drunk driving offense is a felony, if within ten years of the first DWI offense. * Anyone stopped by an officer of the law in New York on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs may be required to take a field sobriety test. * Anyone arrested may be required to take a chemical test to measure blood alcohol content or BAC. * If you refuse a test for BAC, your license is likely to be suspended at a DMV hearing for at least one year. * If convicted of driving while intoxicated (DWI) or driving while ability impaired by alcohol (DWAI) and you are under 21, your license will be revoked for one year. * Anyone holding a commercial driver's license (CDL) faces higher standards and tougher consequences. o A minimum one-year revocation is automatic for one conviction o A minimum three-year revocation is automatic for a commercial driver arrested while driving a vehicle carrying hazardous materials A Plea Bargain is an Option Depending on the Situation New York State prosecutors will rarely allow plea bargaining to a nonalcohol or non drug-related violation in order to avoid conviction for drinking and driving. However there are a number of things an experienced criminal defense attorney can do who thoroughly understands the law and knows the court system.