When you’re arrested for DWI and go to court, the judge is required to suspend your license at the arraignment, irrespective of the charge. If the lab or breathalyzer result is in the file and the original report from the officer or you refuse to take a test and the officer has filled out the […]
Read MoreTraffic tickets and non-DWI charges in New York can typically be plea bargained down to lesser grade offenses. If you plead guild to the charges as listed, you could receive points against your license, impacting your insurance. Many times, the traffic prosecutor or the local police officer may plea bargain the case down to a […]
Read MoreIf you’re found guilty or you plead guilty to a DWI in the state of New York, you will have a criminal record. It’s a misdemeanor grade offense. A first-time conviction for DWI opens you up to ramifications of a fine schedule between $500.00 and $1,000.00. Your license would be suspended for a six-month period […]
Read MoreIn New York State, you’re entitled to the right to remain silent. You’re not required to speak to a police officer. Generally, your Miranda warnings allow you not to offer incriminating evidence against yourself by the way of statements. When you advise the officer that you don’t want to speak with them any further, the […]
Read MoreThe difference between a felony and a misdemeanor is the grade of the offense or the seriousness of the offense. In New York State, if you’re charged with a felony, you face the most serious offense. Most felonies start from an E-grade felony all the way up to an A-1 felony. They comes with mandatory […]
Read MoreNew York treats DWI offenders and people that are convicted of DWI as criminals. You’d have a criminal record and you’ll also have a mandatory loss of license. It’s very important that you consult with a criminal attorney who’s versed in DWI defense. It’s a penal law offense where if you’re convicted or plead guilty, […]
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