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Man arrested on felony drunk driving charges after accident

On Behalf of | Nov 22, 2018 | Drunk Driving |

 

Law enforcement in Upstate New York is intent on catching and arresting drivers who are believed to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This is especially true with the holiday season rapidly approaching when more people will be on the road after celebrations with family and friends. When there is an arrest on drunk driving charges, there can be significant penalties including the loss of driving privileges, jail time, fines and more. For those who have a previous DWI conviction, the penalties can be harsher. Having legal help is an integral part of an effective defense.

A man was arrested on drunk driving charges after an accident. Initially, at shortly before 6 p.m., there was a call to law enforcement about a Dodge Ram that was said to be moving in a reckless manner. After pursuing the vehicle, the officer stopped the chase due to safety concerns. At approximately 6 p.m., there was a call about a crash involving that vehicle in a different town. Upon investigation, a 32-year-old man was found. He was placed under arrest on multiple offenses including DWI after having been convicted of it within 10 years. He was also charged with reckless endangerment. These are felony charges. There was a misdemeanor charge or reckless driving.

Being charged with DWI is troubling enough, but when the charges rise to a felony level, it can lead to severe problems in a person’s life. Regardless of the level of charges, it is crucial to have a strong defense to deal with it and perhaps have the charges reduced or even get an acquittal. With jail, fines and the driver’s license suspension, not only will there be short-term issues, but the potential of long-term ones as well with a DWI conviction on the person’s record. There are many avenues to craft a defense and it is wise to consider them to deal with the charges.

A man in a Dodge Ram was accused of driving recklessly and having an accident. After an investigation, he was placed under arrest for DWI. With the felony charges he faces, he must make sure he has legal assistance to plan for his defense. Calling an attorney experienced in all areas of DWI is the first step.

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