Penalties for a First-Time DWI in New York
Being arrested for a first-time DWI (Driving While Intoxicated) in New York can feel overwhelming and intimidating. Even if you have never had any prior criminal charges, a DWI conviction carries serious legal, financial, and personal consequences that can affect your life for years to come.
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Can a DWI Conviction Be Expunged From My Record in NY?
A DWI conviction can follow you for years, impacting your reputation, career opportunities, and even your ability to secure housing. If you’ve been convicted of driving while intoxicated in New York, you may be wondering whether it’s possible to have that conviction erased from your record. At Michael A. Arbeit, P.C.,...
7 Common Defenses Against DWI Charges
Driving While Intoxicated, or DWI, is a serious offense in Long Island and elsewhere in New York. More than a mere infraction like traffic tickets, DWI is a crime that can land a driver behind bars in addition to massive court costs and fines, driving points, loss of a driver license, and...
How to Get a DWI Dismissed in New York
Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) charges in New York carry serious consequences, including potential jail time, hefty fines, and a criminal record. However, being charged doesn’t automatically mean conviction. An experienced DWI attorney can leverage strategies to challenge DWI charges and work toward dismissal.
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Seeking Legal Representation After a DWI Charge
Facing a DWI charge in Nassau County, NY, is serious. The consequences of a conviction can affect your driver’s license, your finances, and even your job. In a county known for its tough stance on impaired driving, it’s essential to understand what’s at stake—and why securing experienced legal help early on can...
Should You Agree To A Breathalyzer Test If Pulled Over By the Police?
Driving while intoxicated is never a good idea, but if you have been drinking and are stopped by the police in New York (including Long Island), the decision of whether to submit to a breathalyzer test is a matter of legal and personal consideration. Understanding the implications of submitting to or refusing...
How to get a conditional license after a DWI in Nassau County, New York
Of the many consequences of getting busted for a DWI (driving while intoxicated) in New York State, losing the driving privileges that come along with your driver’s license is one of the most impactful. If you call Nassau County home, then you know that getting around without a driver’s license can be...
DWI, DWAI, and DUI: What’s the Difference?
Should you find yourself in almost any traffic court and/or criminal court in New York State, you may be trying to make sense of the alphabet soup that is thrown around. Lawyers, like almost anyone else, seem to love acronyms and when it comes to traffic offenses it can get rather...
Decreased Legal Limit Proposed in New York
Lowering the legal blood alcohol limit from .08 to .05 is a bill currently proposed in the New York Legislature. While the aim is to avoid traffic fatalities caused by drunk drivers, this law makes it significantly more important for people accused of driving while intoxicated to consult with an experienced attorney....