Hudson Valley DWI Defense Lawyer
If you have been convicted of drunk driving before, you know there are issues related to the criminal and administrative aspects of your case that require attention immediately. If you have a DWI/DUI on your record already, the consequences are even greater. At the Newburgh Law Offices of James W. Winslow, we believe the right attorney with the right DWI defense can make all the difference in the world in how you are treated and the outcome of your case.
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A second or third offense for drinking and driving will have a major impact on your license. In fact, you will probably face automatic license suspension before your criminal case even begins. Once your criminal case begins, there will be a much greater chance that you are put on probation. These probation periods are very strict, and it could be years before you get your license back.
If you have been convicted on a drinking and driving charge in the past, a repeat offense could result in a felony charge. If someone has been injured in a drunk driving accident, you will definitely be looking at felony charges. In these instances, we often recommend that our clients not take a breathalyzer test. Although this will have a significant impact on your license, your bigger concern will be whether or not you go to prison. We always recommend that you attempt to call us before making the decision to take a chemical (breath, urine or blood) test although you must be careful that the police don't attempt to charge you with refusing to take the requested test if contacting us takes a long time.
Be aware that, in most instances, the law requires that a test be administered within two(2) hours of arrest to be valid and the police are under pressure to accomplish that or claim that you have refused. We always do everything within our power to respond quickly because of these concerns. Often, the chemical test results can be the biggest piece of evidence against someone. The decision to give that evidence should only be done after being advised by an attorney if possible.
Investigating Your DWI, DUI or DWAI Case
There are a number of things to look at when building the best possible DWI defense. We start with an investigation of the initial stop and the procedures followed by the arresting officer. If they did anything to violate your constitutional rights, the charges could be thrown out completely. If there are any holes in the story, we will make sure to identify them, which could open opportunities for negotiation or use at trial for the best result.
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If you have any questions about the greater consequences of a repeat drunk driving charge, we are here to guide you through the possible and help you build your DWI defense. Located in Newburgh, we represent clients throughout the Hudson Valley and New York. Contact us today for a free initial consultation.
