New York 2nd and 3rd Offense DWI Attorney
It's easier to end up facing a felony drunk driving charge than many people think. If you have one prior criminal DWI conviction (not a misdemeanor infraction), or if this is your first drunk driving charge and you were involved in an accident resulting in serious injuries (vehicular assault) or death (vehicular homicide), you could be facing a felony DWI charge.
At the Brooklyn, New York, law firm of Stoll, Glickman & Bellina, LLP, we fight felony DWI charges at DMV hearings and in criminal court. We know the law, and we know your rights. Our Brooklyn, New York, felony DWI/DUI defense lawyers are aggressive litigators who have handled hundreds of drunk driving cases across New York. If you are facing a second-offense DWI or third-offense DWI charge, contact our Brooklyn law firm online or call 718-852-3710.
New York's Required Alcohol and Drug Screening Process
New York has a new law that requires that if you are arrested for drunk driving you will be ordered to go through a drug and alcohol screening process. We can advise you about the screening so you understand what the counselor is looking for. Based on the screening, the counselor will decide if you need treatment. If they decide that you do, you will go through a full-blown assessment. Both the screen and the full assessment results go to the judge.
Some counselors only talk to people for five minutes before deciding they need treatment. If the judge sentences you to treatment we can still help make your situation better. The court has a list of available programs. Some of these programs are overwhelming, even disastrous for people's family and work lives. We have dealt with many programs and counselors and can often find a counselor who will be better at treating your issues while creating fewer difficulties for you.
Serious Consequences Require a Serious Defense
Unlike some nearby states, New York has no felony DUI offender law. A felony DWI conviction is the most serious charge you can face for drunk driving. Any DWI charge can cause your driver's license to be suspended but a felony DWI conviction increases the length of suspension. It carries jail time and high fines. If you are sentenced to probation, it will typically be extended from three to five years.
One of the most serious problems for many of our clients is the seizure of their car by law enforcement. The loss of a car to a forfeiture proceeding can put a tremendous strain on a family who needs a car for school, work, medical appointments and other daily tasks. We represent your interests in court to get your car back.
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Contact a New York 2nd/3rd offense DWI attorney today to discuss your case. We are available during regular business hours and by appointment.
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