New York DWI Attorney
A New York DWI is a traffic violation only in the sense that it is charged under vehicle and traffic laws. In every other way, the state and New York courts treat DWI as a "real crime." This is critical to understand if the charge you face is felony DWI.
Experience in Injury Cases and Defense of Repeat Violators
Our attorney Tom Vasti has extensive experience defending people accused of felony DWI, including "habitual" offenders and drivers involved in serious accidents. While jail or prison time can be part of the picture in any felony DWI case, this outcome is not automatic by any means. Please do not wait and worry or lose hope. Instead, contact us now.
Your DWI arrest may have resulted in a felony charge if:
- By reason of your intoxicated driving, whether under the influence of alcohol, drugs or both, you were involved in a traffic accident that injured or killed another person
- This arrest occurred within 10 years of another alcohol or drug-related driving offense — even if that prior offense was a DWAI-drug or DWAI-combination violation rather than a DWI
Exhaustive Investigation and Commitment to Finding the Best Path for You
New York drunk driving and drugged driving laws are incredibly complex and becoming more intricate year by year. Your felony DWI case clearly demands a lawyer who knows the many nuances and is prepared to aggressively and creatively negotiate or litigate for you. Each client we represent receives the benefit of our dedication to:
- Development of a compelling defense based on any substantial problem with the validity of your traffic stop, testing procedures for establishing blood alcohol content (BAC), or other aspects of the prosecution's case against you
- An all-out effort to minimize adverse outcomes, including avoiding jail time, if the case against you appears airtight — an approach that may involve presenting your critical family obligations or pursuing alternatives such as a commitment to "90 AA meetings in 90 days" or other intensive counseling
Many people question whether a DWI defense attorney is worth the cost, having heard that penalties are fixed and the outcome will be the same with or without counsel. Others shop price, on the assumption that all lawyers are professionals with the same skill level. If these beliefs are misguided for a "basic" DWI, they can be tragic for anyone charged with felony DWI.
If you want an to work with an experienced felony DWI attorney who will be honest with you about time and money, what is achievable and what is not, contact our Pleasant Valley, New York, law office today.
