DWI

After you have been criminally charged related to alcohol or other drugs, it is important for you to retain representation. You could find yourself facing jail time and/or the revocation of your driver's license. The following are the drug and alcohol related violations in New York State:

• DWI: Driving While Intoxicated; .08 BAC or higher or other evidence of intoxication
• DWAI: Driving While Ability Impaired (by alcohol); .05 BAC to .07 BAC, or other evidence of impairment
• DWAI / Drugs: Driving While Ability Impaired (by a drug that is not alcohol) 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.
• 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

DUI/DWI charges are much more than a mere traffic violation and should be taken seriously. It is essential that you choose an attorney to represent you, who has experience with DUI/DWI law in your particular state. Challenging drunken driving charges is never easy. The Law Offices of NYC Defense Firm will recognize and address the weaknesses in the case against you.