If you get charged with a DWI in New York, can a prosecutor take you all the way to a jury trial? Is the jury trial even a wise option for you? If you are faced with these questions and wondering how to fight back against this charge, a New City DWI defense attorney can help. A lawyer from our firm can tell you everything that you need to know, and we can advise you on the best path forward.
New York does actually offer defendants a choice. You can opt for a jury trial or a non-jury trial if no plea can be reached. A non-jury trial puts your fate in the hands of a judge.
Whichever option you choose, the prosecution gets the chance to make their case and so do you. Once both sides have the opportunity to show their evidence and make their arguments, the judge or jury deliberates. Then they come back with a verdict, and that determines what kind of punishment you will face for your DWI.
In some cases, it may be advisable to go to a jury trial. If the prosecutor does not want to offer you a favorable plea deal and you believe that you can do better at a trial, then maybe that is the best option for you. We just recommend talking to a lawyer first.
If you are offered a plea deal and turn it down, only to get convicted by a jury, you could end up facing even more severe punishments. You can end up in jail, losing your license, and facing fines and other punishments. This is something that you need to seriously consider.
An attorney can do a lot to help you defend yourself from these charges. A lawyer can:
Additionally, a lawyer can look at the unique facts of your case and figure out the best defensive strategy. Every case is different, and that means that every case requires a different approach.
The penalties for a DWI are severe, and a conviction can follow you around for life. You do not want to try and fight such charges on your own, especially at a jury trial. So contact the Law Office of Kevin T. Conway and schedule a consultation with our team.
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