DWI Attorney Nassau County: Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) is a crime.

In NYS, the penalties include the loss of driving privileges, fines, and a possible jail term. Your judgment, coordination and ability to drive a vehicle change when you consume any amount of alcohol. The level of impairment depends on five conditions:

the amount of alcohol you drink, the amount of food you eat before or while you drink alcohol, the length of time you drink alcohol, your body weight, and your gender.
In order to obtain a conviction under one of the New York State DWI / DUI laws, the prosecution must establish that a motorist was impaired or intoxicated by the voluntary consumption of; alcohol, drugs, or the combined influence of alcohol and drugs. There are many theories under which the prosecution can base their case. The following is a list of the charges available to the prosecution under the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law 1192.
The potential consequences of a DWI/DUI conviction include but are not limited to the following: Probation, Jail or State Prison. A Permanent Criminal Record. Suspension or Revocation of your Driver's License. Vehicle Seizure and Potential Forfeiture. Increased Insurance Premiums or Loss of Insurance Policy. Imposition of Ignition Interlock Device on your Vehicle. Alcohol and Drug Counseling. Community Service. New York State Drivers' Responsibility Act Liability. Loss of future Employment Opportunities. Restrictions on Travel. Court Fines and State Surcharges. Mandated attendance at a Victim Impact Panel. If You Face DWI Charges, Follow These Steps Be cooperative with police It may seem obvious, but being disrespectful toward the police is the last thing you want to do if you've been arrested. If you are courteous and respectful, you will get courtesy and respect in return. Should I take the breath test? This is the subject of great debate among lawyers. While there are only two possible answers yes or no ten lawyers might give you ten different reasons for their opinions. If you take the breath test, you will give the District Attorney scientific evidence to be used against you. If you refuse to take the test, the District Attorney will not have scientific evidence against you, but you will likely lose all access to any license, including a conditional license, for up to a full year. For this it is best to take the breath test and then fight the results in court.

No matter what the situation calls for, it could be a first offense DWI or you a felony DWI-charge, our lawyers can help in your New York drunk driving case. We can

arrange bail if necessary and we can get our clients placed in rehabilitation programs instead of jail, if they have serious alcohol or drug problems. Our DWI Defense Lawyers know how to convince judges to give clients an alternative sentence, such as a years probation, and/or substance abuse treatment.
Our Attorneys Also Defend Against Vehicular Homicide Charges In New York, if you hit someone with a car and the person dies, you could be charged with vehicular homicide and be thrown into jail for 15-20 years. The lawyers have extensive experience defending people accused of vehicular homicide.
Unquestionably, Nassau County has the harshest local law. It can result in not only the Police keeping your vehicle if this is your second DWI/DUI offense - while the criminal case is pending - but upon any conviction even for the traffic offense of driving while impaired (DWAI), you will be sued for the vehicle or its value. Because the Nassau County civil asset vehicle seizure law has previously been challenged and found to be unconstitutional, it has been rewritten at least twice and its current provisions allow Nassau County to seize your car and/or sue you for its value.