Dwi/Dui Criminal
LONG ISLAND DWI/DUI CRIMINAL ATTORNEYS WITH THE SKILLS TO HELP YOU GET THE FAIR OUTCOME YOU DESERVE
Driving under the influence of alcohol is one of the most common causes of car accidents in the state of New York. Therefore, first-time offenders of such offenses cannot walk away with relatively minor penalties. Whether you’re the victim of an accident caused by a drunk driver or are charged with a DWI, hiring Long Island attorneys for DWI/DUI criminal cases can help ensure your rights are protected.
Langella & Langella is a Long Island personal injury law firm that operates in the five boroughs of the city. Our team of attorneys trained and experienced in this field ensures that we understand the details of your case, collect the necessary evidence, and create a strategy to help you achieve the most favorable outcome in the given circumstances.
DWI and DUI cases are serious affairs, with very consequential outcomes. The gravity of a DWI charge should never be underestimated, as even first time offenders should expect robust prosecution. But this doesn’t mean that there aren’t ways to properly navigate your legal situation, and it also doesn’t mean that you don’t deserve a vigorous legal defense to protect your rights as a citizen.
You deserve a Long Island attorney who has the criminal case experience to build a proper strategy for your specific set of circumstances. Lindsay Langella’s former role as a Suffolk County prosecutor means that she knows how DWI/DUI cases work from the inside out, and can serve as the advocate you need to get a fair proceeding, and fair results.
GET STARTED ON YOUR NEW YORK DWI/DUI DEFENSE WITH A FREE CONSULTATION
Time is of the essence when it comes to defending your DWI/DUI case. Having your attorney get their hands around the circumstances and evidence of your case early means more time for building a robust defense strategy. Our goal is to help limit the damage to your every-day life, and that starts by taking advantage of a free consultation with our team at Langella & Langella.
- We will examine every aspect of your case with you and any other relevant people, with an extra focus on your interaction with the police.
- We will collect critical evidence pertaining to your case, especially if there is an indication of foul play involved.
- We will develop a comprehensive strategy to help you explore any chances to reduce the charges in your case.
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Understanding DWI/DUI Criminal Cases
Note that the details below are for DWI/DUI Criminal Cases in New York State. Other states may have different laws regarding the amount of alcohol or other intoxicants consumed.
DUI Cases
DUI stands for “driving under the influence,” and it can include a driver’s impairment from various substances. Thus, alcohol or other mind-influencing substances, such as prescription drugs (hydrocodone or oxycodone), marijuana, or other hard drugs also fall under this description.
DWI Cases
DWI stands for “driving while intoxicated,” and it’s usually used for drivers who have consumed alcohol before driving, though it can be charged for other intoxicants. DWI cases usually involve roadside sobriety checks (whether failed or abstained from), and an arrest that stems from that failed sobriety test.
Aggravated DWI
You can also be charged with an aggravated DWI case if your BAC is 0.18% or more. The penalties for this case can be much more severe than a typical DWI case, so you should hire DWI/DUI attorneys in Suffolk County to help you fight your case.
DWAI Cases
DWAI, “driving while ability impaired,” is typically less severe than a DWI case because the driver must have a BAC level between 0.050% and 0.079%. Moreover, they must exhibit impairment by alcohol and/or drugs “to any extent.” A DWAI can have more significant penalties than a DWI if there is a combination of alcohol and drugs found in the driver’s system.
CRIMINAL CHARGES CAN SERIOUSLY AFFECT YOUR LIFE
Misdemeanor and felony charges are indelible, meaning they will always stay on your permanent criminal record. Such records can reduce your opportunities for seeking employment, acquiring a home, getting car insurance, and more. Thus, it’s critical that in the event you face criminal charges, you do everything you can to mitigate them.
You should note that under CPL 160.59, you may be able to apply for conviction sealing after a decade since your conviction. Speak to your attorney if that is possible in your case because it can occur in unique circumstances.
LANGELLA & LANGELLA HAVE THE RIGHT EXPERIENCE
It comes to getting the most favorable outcome in a legal case, experience matters a great deal. Even the best attorneys will struggle to win cases in areas where they don’t have the right experience. In the case of Langella & Langella, our firm doesn’t only have experience in the field of criminal defense, but plenty of experience working in prosecution as well. This additional perspective allows us to know what the right steps are, at the right time.
