Catskill, New York, Drunk Driving Defense Lawyer
Have you been arrested in New York for DWI or drinking and driving? You need an experienced DWI criminal defense attorney who knows and understands what the applicable law is and how to work the system.
Contact the Greene County law offices of James M. Wagman, Attorney at Law, in Catskill. We can help you
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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.
— A minimum one-year revocation is automatic for one conviction
— 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.
Providing Strong, Reliable Legal Representation for Nearly 25 Years
If you are facing charges for DWI, DWI-drug, DWAI or DWAI-combination, contact James M. Wagman, Attorney at Law, for a case evaluation TODAY.
We represent people facing DWI and other serious criminal charges in Greene County, Ulster County, Columbia County, Dutchess County and Albany County, New York.
