Spring Valley, NY DWI and DUI Law Firms & Lawyers

The penalty will be based upon your prior history with the court, your facts, the skills of your attorney etc. Statutes have a minimum and a maximum but the penalty is usually in the middle or near the minimum unless you have a 20 page record and were egregious in your violation. I would need to know much more about you to estimate your penalty. Besides, why are you conceding guilt already. As an attorney, I try to win every charge in every case. It is only after all else fails that we concede penalty.

I am an attorney who exclusively handles DUI cases, I think it is a good idea to hire an attorney, the law is complicated, the evidence isnt always as solid as it appears and mis-steps can result in greater penalties, like higher fines, longer sentences, jail instead of sentencing alternatives, longer license suspensions, more expensive insurance rates and, in some cases, additional charges. The appointed attorney will do their best for you in court but may not have the experience or training to know the science of chemical testing and rarely do they understand how a court resolution will affect the DMV and your driving privilege. You should consult a local DUI attorney to discuss the facts of your case, the defenses that may be applicable and the possible outcomes. Many DUI attorneys are less expensive than you think and offer payment plans or will otherwise work with you if they think they can help you.

Yes. Because you were not arrested at the hospital, and because the results of the blood alcohol level won't be known until the lab work is finished, they gave you back your license. If the lab comes back with a high enough concentration of alcohol, you can be charged with DWI. Did you receive a document entitled Temporary Driving Permit? If so, give me a call. You have only 15 days from the accident date to take action.