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Syracuse DWI Lawyers

1. Carter, Robert: Regardless of your criminal charges, an aggressive and experienced criminal defense lawyer can make all the difference. Being arrested or even accused of a crime is not only embarrassing but creates a fear of the unknown.
2. Balduf, William: Real Estate Closings Traffic & Vehicle Matters Criminal Charges Wills or Probate of an Estate Matrimonial & Family Law Custodial Cases
3. Sommer & Sommer: Traffic Violations DWI (Speeding tickets, moving violations, parking tickets, etc.) DWI (Driving While Intoxicated, Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol)
4. Micho, Scott: Drug cases Marijuana possession and sale Burglary Assault Rape Probation and parole violations DWI License suspensions Vehicle and traffic violations Speeding Shoplifting Bench warrants
5. Durr, Robert: Vehicle and Traffic Offenses Criminal Matters DWI Personal Injury
6. Thomas Anelli:

   After you have been charged with a violation related to alcohol or other drugs, it is important for you to retain representation. You may represent yourself in court, but it is not recommended as this kind of violation is complicated. You could find yourself in jail very quickly if you are unsure of what you are doing. The following are the drug and alcohol related violations in New York State:

   1. DWI: Driving While Intoxicated; .08 BAC or higher or other evidence of intoxication
   2. DWAI: Driving While Ability Impaired (by alcohol); .05 BAC to .07 BAC, or other evidence of impairment.
   3. DWAI / Drugs: Driving While Ability Impaired (by a drug that is not alcohol). .
   4. Zero Tolerance Law: A driver who is less than 21 years of age and who drives with a .02 BAC to .07 BAC violates the Zero Tolerance Law.
   5. Chemical Test Refusal: A driver who refuses to take a chemical test (normally a test of breath, blood or urine) can receive a driver license revocation and must pay a $300 civil penalty ($350 for a driver of commercial vehicles) to apply for a new driver license. A driver who refuses a chemical test during the five years after a DWI-related charge will have their driver license revoked for one year and must pay a $750 civil penalty to apply for a new driver license

   To explain, alcohol concentration is defined as the number of grams of alcohol per 100 milliliters of blood, the number of grams of alcohol per 210 liters of breath, or the number of grams of alcohol per 67 milliliters of urine. It should be noted that each of these three tests is different and conflicting results can occur. This means that potentially, your urine test could find you innocent while your breath test could find you intoxicated.

   It is important to note that the legal limit of .08 is determined at the time the test was administered, and usually this is not at the time of driving. It can be anywhere from 30 to 75 minutes later. Therefore, a test reading can be off, in relation to whether the driver was intoxicated while driving, which is the crime. In other words, if you had two drinks in 30 minutes, then left right away, chances are your BAC would not register the two drinks if you were pulled over. It would probably only register one. However, you would not be given the breath test right there, but instead, at a later time when your BAC could be higher since your body has had time to process the alcohol. As a result, you would be charged with a DWI even though when you were actually driving, your body had not registered the alcohol yet and you were not influenced by it.

7. Bombardo, Richard: CHALLENGING A JURY ARRAY A jury array is a list of jurors who are summoned to appear for jury duty. Jurors for a particular trial are selected from the jury array. A defendant is entitled to challenge the jury array. The defendant usually discovers flaws in the jury selection process during voir dire or questioning of the jurors. Grounds for challenging the jury array include corrupt summoning of the jurors, violation of the jury law, discriminatory selection of the jurors, or discrimination regarding exemptions for the jurors.
8. Azria Law Offices: The ÒDWI LawÓ in New York includes 6 separate offenses, here we will compare first offenses for the 2 most common; Driving While Intoxicated and Driving While Ability Impaired. Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) in New York A conviction for the first DWI, either after trial or as a result of plea bargain, is a misdemeanor crime and the penalties are: * A fine between $500-$1,000 and up to 1 year in jail, or both a fine and jail. * A Court surcharge of $395 (rates periodically increase) * A DMV Driver Responsibility fine of $250 each year for 3 years for a total of $750. * Installation of an Ignition Interlock Device on the driverÕs vehicle for a period of not less than 6 months. * Driving License Suspension * A Period of Probation or Conditional Discharge * A permanent criminal record Driving While Ability Impaired (DWAI) in New York A conviction for the first DWAI, either after trial or as a result of plea bargain, is a non-criminal offense and the penalties are: * A fine between $300-$500 and up to 15 days in jail, or both a fine and jail. * A Court surcharge of $255 * A DMV Driver Responsibility fine of $250 each year for 3 years for a total of $750. * A Period of Probation or Conditional Discharge * Driving License Suspension This comparison deals with only the difference between a DWI and DWAI. As you can see, there is a significant difference between the two charges and it is important to hire a lawyer to help ensure the best possible outcome of your case.
9. Ketcham, Bruce: DWI - DUI: Driving While Intoxicated -- Driving Under the Influence (of Alcohol or Drugs): 80-90 percent of our DWI--DUI clients have never been dragged into the Criminal Justice System before. Invariably they are scared and confused about what is happening, about what CAN happen to them and about what processes they will have to go through to resolve their case. Clients' primary initial concern is in preserving their driving privilege DURING and AFTER the litigation (prosecution) of their case. This primary concern is virtually always related to the profound fear that they will lose their jobs and their ability to provide for their family's needs if they lose their driving privilege at any juncture of the criminal process. For precisely this reason, a person who has been arrested for DUI--DWI would be well-advised to get an attorney as soon as they possibly can after that arrest. And for this same reason, our office prioritizes this legal issue at the very beginning of the client's case, by taking swift action to preserve and protect that driving privilege to the maximum extent possible under the circumstances. Persons who have a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) are even more at risk, because the new New York DWI Laws are extremely severe for persons who have a Commercial Driver's License, even if they were NOT driving a commercial vehicle at the time of the alleged DWI. Therefore, it is worth repeating, any person who has been arrested for DUI--DWI would be well-advised to hire an attorney as soon as they possibly can after that DWI--DUI arrest.
10. Kellogg, Brian: Sooner or later most drivers, even careful drivers, get pulled over and charged with a traffic violation such as speeding, running a stop sign or any of several equipment violations found in our state's traffic law. Many people assume that they must have been in the wrong and that paying a small fine is a just penalty for that moment of inattentiveness or simply being lead footed. But all too often it doesn't just stop at paying the fine. Here are some things to consider: -Moving violations remain on your driver license abstract for three years -At any time, your auto insurance carrier may access your abstract and increase your rates or drop your policy altogether if they find convictions -In New York State, drivers who carry enough points on their licenses can be charged a Driver Responsibility Assessment of $300 or more for up to three years after their last ticket.
11. Habib Law Office: traffic violations and traffic misdemeanors
12. Hopkins Law Firm: Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) is a serious charge that can carry mandatory sentences, license sanctions and fines that significantly impacts your life, your employment, and your freedom. A conviction for drunken driving, which is sometimes referred to as Driving Under the Influence (DUI), can affect whether your hospital bill is covered by No Fault Insurance, and could be used against you in a civil lawsuit. Among the possible consequences from a DWI or DUI charge in New York: * Incarceration * Mandatory fines and New York State surcharges * Loss of driving privileges * Mandatory alcohol or drug counseling * Probation supervision * Ignition lock requirement * Community service * Loss of CDL A judge may also impose a combination of these punishments.
13. Baska & Favata: Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) charges are serious and can lead to extended jail or prison time, probation, loss of a CDL, regular driverÕs license, diving privileges, your job, and even the break up of a marriage.
14. Christopher, Kenneth: Throughout New York, law enforcement is cracking down on drunk driving. If you are found operating a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol content (B.A.C) of .08 or greater you will likely be facing charges of Driving While Intoxicated. If you are found operating a vehicle while a B.A.C greater than .18 then you could be facing the new and even more serious charge of Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated. If you are convicted of an alcohol related traffic offense such as Driving While Intoxicated you could face the increased penalties that have been recently put in place. They range from heavy fines and state mandated surcharges, to jail time, to loss of license.
15. Darwish Law Offices: If you have been accused of drunk driving in the Syracuse area, it is important to find a lawyer who will work closely with you. The consequences of a DWI conviction can leave you with serious questions such as: * Will I have my license revoked? * How will I afford the fines? * Will I face jail time? * What if I lose my job? * Will this affect my opportunities in the future?
16. Haddad, Lauren: Probable cause Ñ did the police have a valid reason to stop you and continue the investigation? Field sobriety tests Ñ were these conducted properly? Do they support the officer's decision to arrest you? Blood alcohol tests Ñ were these conducted properly? Was the machine calibrated correctly? Were there biological reasons that can explain the test results?
17. Hildebrandt, George: In the State of New York, the laws regarding driving while intoxicated or DWI (also referred to as DUI) are constantly changing and becoming increasingly more stringent. Having an attorney who keeps abreast of such changes when you've been charged with drunk driving can mean the difference between losing your license and being able to maintain driving privileges.
18. Ribarovski Law Office: DWI charges are much more serious than most other traffic tickets. After you have been charged with driving while intoxicated, you could lose your driving privileges. That's why it is so important to talk to an experienced DWI defense attorney as soon as possible. We will fight to keep your driving privileges, reduce/dismiss your charges, reduce your fine/penalty and put this matter behind you fast. In addition, if you are convicted, you will have a criminal record that will follow you through life. This could be an obstacle to your future goals, such as career aspirations, housing options or travel overseas.
19. Cerio, Tom: There is a lot to think about after being arrested for a DWI or DUI offense in New York. You may be wondering about whether your arrest was legitimate. You are likely worried about losing your license and driving privileges. You could be facing heavy fines and possible jail time upon a conviction for that offense. You may also be wondering what you can do about it. Fortunately, you have rights and one of your most important rights is the ability to hire a lawyer to defend you against your criminal charges. In the state of New York, a first DWI, DUI or DWAI offense is generally considered a misdemeanor criminal offense. While the penalties for a misdemeanor DWI are serious and will give the driver a criminal record, the penalties are also significantly less than those that are given for a felony DWI. A person who has already been convicted of a misdemeanor DWI and receives a second DWI within the next ten years will generally be charged with a felony DWI. Felony DWIs carry stiff penalties that will have an even greater impact on your life and your future. The individual circumstances will be taken into account, but as a general rule, you could be facing a period of incarceration of up to four years, as well as heavy fines, probation and the loss of driving privileges. Just as felony DWIs carry a different set of penalties, they also require a different kind of representation that is tailored to the client and his or her unique situation. If you already have a DWI conviction and have been arrested for driving while intoxicated in Central New York, contact us at the Cerio Law Office to speak with an attorney. Penalties for Felony and Misdemeanor DWIs The penalties for alcohol-related offenses as outlined by the Department of Motor Vehicles in the state of New York are as follows: Violation Mandatory Fine Maximum Jail Term Mandatory Driver License Action Driving while intoxicated (DWI) $500-$1,000 1 year Revoked for at least six months Second DWI in 10 years (E felony) $1,000 - $5,000 4 years Revoked for at least one year Third DWI in 10 years (D felony) $2,000 - $10,000 7 years Revoked for at least one year Three or more convictions for a DWI or other alcohol and drug-related offenses within a 10 year period can also result in the permanent revocation of the driver's license. Additional penalties, such as the enrollment in the Drinking Driver Program, may also accompany these penalties based upon the specific situation. Contact Thomas Cerio in Syracuse, New York for Felony DWI Defense A felony conviction is serious and you need legal representation that appreciates the challenges that you are facing.
20. Buitron, Steven: Things to Consider When Pulled Over There are a few things to consider when you are pulled over that may affect your case. * Did the officer have probable cause to pull you over? * Was there pretext for the stop? Was the stop improper? * Did the officer follow proper procedure? Was proper procedure followed while administering a field sobriety test or breathalyzer?
21. Cagnina, Christina: Traffic Violation & DWI Don't delay in contacting us on these matters.
22. >DeRoberts Law Firm: Drunk Driving accusations and charges can ruin your life. You may be facing monetary fines, jail time and driverÕs license suspension or revocation.
23. Bianco Law Office:  Can I go to jail for a DWI offense?    Yes, for a misdemeanor DWI the statute allows for a sentence of up to one year in jail.
24. Lawrence Sheets: focus is in criminal law matters, including drunk driving, traffic violations, white collar crimes, drug offenses, and sex crimes.
25. Sugarman Law Office: Remember: early consultation with a lawyer can prevent serious problems later on.
26. Patricia L. DeRue: an effective and dedicated defender of the rights of her clients in the courtroom for people charged with DWI / DUI / Drunk Driving. She also provides criminal defense services for clients who have been charged with misdemeanor offenses, such as theft, shoplifting, petty larceny, harassing or menacing behavior, assault, and traffic offenses.
27. Thomas Ryan: You should consult an attorney for individual advice regarding your own situation.
28. Aurora Flores: Being charged with a crime is nothing anyone wants, or expects to happen. But when it happens, it is essential that you have an aggressive defense. A criminal conviction, even for a misdemeanor, can have serious consequences. You may be forced to pay large fines, forfeit property, and even serve jail or prison time. The government will work hard to convict you. You need an attorney that will work hard to defend you.
29. Donald Kelly: Its crucial to hire experienced legal counsel if you took a Breathalyzer or blood alcohol test in connection with your charges. The state is gathering evidence against you that you will be unable to defend on your own. By hiring our criminal defense DUI attorneys, you will have a much greater chance of contesting the evidence in order to have the charges reduced or dismissed altogether, possibly saving your driving privileges, your ability to go to work, and other freedoms you take for granted.
30. Craig Schlanger: If you are arrested for breaking a criminal law, the case is taken before a magistrate who may issue a warrant if necessary and set bond for appearance in court. If the defendant cannot post the bond he may be incarcerated pending appearance in court. If bond is posted, he will remain free pending appearance at an arraignment. An arraignment usually occurs within 24 hours of the arrest or the first date available if on a weekend or holiday. The arraignment is held before a judge of the courts. During the arraignment the defendant is formally told what offense he is charged with, told their constitutional rights, and of the possible penalties. The defendant will enter a plea of guilty or not guilty, bond may be reviewed, and a date for the next hearing will be scheduled.
31. Raymond Dague: Traffic offenses are usually violations, although some charges such as driving while intoxicated (DWI) are misdemeanors and felonies in New York State.
32. Huling & Pacheco: DUI is shorthand for Driving Under the Influence. A person is guilty of DUI if he or she drives or is in actual physical control of a motor vehicle and is under the influence of alcoholic beverages or any chemical or controlled substance to the extent that his or her mental faculties are impaired or when his or her blood alcohol level (BAC) is above the legal limit for the state.
33. James S. Chatwin: DWI Defense Driving While Intoxicated - felony and misdemeanor Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) over .08 percent AUO 3rd, AUO 2nd, Unlicensed, Speeding, etc. Thousands of motorists are charged with DWI each year on the roads and highways of New York. Unfortunately, the way our laws are going, even if you have a small amount of alcohol and are not impaired - as long as you smell like alcohol or tell a police officer you've had a drink - your chances of being arrested are very high. If arrested you will likely lose your license to a suspension pending prosecution. If an aggressive attorney is retained early, however, it is very possible that your driving privileges can be restored by application to the court.
34. Dennis Claus: A DWI case is the only one in which the opinion factor comes into play for evidence. It is the arresting officer's opinion that you were intoxicated... that you failed the field tests... Only in a DWI case is there subjective evidence, the "voodoo science" field tests. "9 thousand 9 hundred and ninety-three steamboats... Please, officer, can I put my foot back down yet?"