Southfields, NY DWI and DUI Law Firms & Lawyers

A lay person wants to learn if there is a video: (1) pull police report; (2) contact arresting officer; (3) ask officer IF there is a video; (4) wait for accusation; (5) file discovery motion; (6) contact prosecutor advising prosecutor you are pro se; and (7) arrange to view video.

What are my penalties?? If charged as a misdemeanor, up to a year in jail. If a felony, from one to four years, depending upon the specific charges filed. What will the outcome ?? The honest answer is that no attorney can predict the outcome, nor even give an intelligent opinion, without reviewing and knowing all the charges, evidence, police reports, expected testimony, priors history, etc. When charged with any crime, the proper questions are, can any evidence obtained be used against you, can you be convicted, and what can you do? Raise all appropriate defenses with whatever witnesses, evidence and sympathies are available for legal arguments, for evidence suppression or other motions, or for trial. If you don't know how to represent yourself effectively against an experienced prosecutor intending to convict, then hire an attorney who does, who will try to get a dismissal, charge reduction, diversion, program, or other decent outcome through motions, plea bargain, or take it to trial if appropriate.

Yes, provided you have the grounds for an appeal. It is a lengthy and complicated process for which you would need to retain a criminal attorney who is familiar with the appeal process. I do not recommend that you try this alone.