# The DWI Team

> The DWI Team is a New York State criminal defense law firm that handles only DWI, DWAI, and related driving offenses. Operated by Nave Law Firm, 231 Walton St, Syracuse, NY 13202. The firm serves all 62 New York counties, charges flat fees rather than hourly rates, offers a free case analysis, and is reachable 24/7 at (800) 570-1810.

The firm has handled more than 10,000 cases and holds a 5.0 rating across 300+ client reviews. Its Best Price Promise guarantees it will match or beat any comparable quote from another DWI-focused attorney. Payment plans start at $500 down.

This site is organized primarily by charge type. Each New York DWI-related offense has a dedicated page covering the statutory definition, penalties, license consequences, and defense strategy. Location pages cover the specific courts and procedures in each region of the state.

Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Nothing on this site is legal advice or creates an attorney-client relationship.

## Start Here

- [Homepage](https://dwiteam.com/): Firm overview, service summary, and free case analysis form
- [DWI Defense overview](https://dwiteam.com/dwi-defense/): Top-level index of every charge type the firm defends
- [Locations](https://dwiteam.com/locations/): All 12 offices with addresses and direct phone numbers, covering all 62 New York counties
- [Contact Us](https://dwiteam.com/contact-us/): Free case analysis request form
- [Frequently Asked Questions](https://dwiteam.com/faqs/): Common questions about NY DWI charges, penalties, and process

## Standard DWI Offenses

- [Standard DWI Offenses](https://dwiteam.com/standard-dwi-offenses/): Category overview
- [Per Se DWI](https://dwiteam.com/per-se-dwi/): Driving with a BAC of .08 or higher under VTL 1192(2)
- [Common Law DWI](https://dwiteam.com/common-law-dwi/): Intoxication proven by observation rather than BAC, under VTL 1192(3)
- [Aggravated DWI](https://dwiteam.com/aggravated-dwi/): BAC of .18 or higher
- [First Offense DWI Charge](https://dwiteam.com/first-offense-dwi-charge/): What to expect on a first arrest

## Drug-Related Offenses

- [Drug-Related Offenses](https://dwiteam.com/drug-related-offenses/): Category overview
- [Driving While Ability Impaired by a Drug](https://dwiteam.com/driving-while-ability-impaired/): DWAI-Drugs under VTL 1192(4)
- [DWAI Drugs and Alcohol Combination](https://dwiteam.com/dwai-combination/): Combined impairment under VTL 1192(4-a)
- [Felony DWAI Drugs](https://dwiteam.com/felony-dwai-drugs/): Repeat or aggravated drug-impairment charges
- [Felony DWAI Drugs/Alcohol](https://dwiteam.com/felony-dwai-drugs-alcohol/): Felony-level combination charges
- [Restricted Substances](https://dwiteam.com/restricted-substances/): Substances that can support a DWAI-Drugs charge in New York

## Chemical Test Refusal

- [Chemical Test Refusal](https://dwiteam.com/chemical-test-refusal/): Category overview
- [DWI Chemical Test Refusal](https://dwiteam.com/dwi-chemical-test-refusal/): Consequences of refusing a breath or blood test, and the DMV refusal hearing
- [BWI Chemical Test Refusal](https://dwiteam.com/bwi-chemical-test-refusal/): Refusal in a boating context
- [Snowmobiling While Intoxicated Chemical Test Refusal](https://dwiteam.com/snowmobiling-while-intoxicated-chemical-test-refusal/): Refusal in a snowmobiling context

## Felony DWI Offenses

- [Felony DWI Offenses](https://dwiteam.com/felony-dwi-offenses/): Category overview
- [Felony DWI](https://dwiteam.com/felony-dwi/): When a DWI becomes a class E or class D felony
- [Felony Aggravated DWI](https://dwiteam.com/felony-aggravated-dwi/): Felony-level aggravated charges

## License-Related Offenses

- [License-Related Offenses](https://dwiteam.com/license-related-offenses/): Category overview
- [Aggravated Unlicensed Operation, 1st Degree](https://dwiteam.com/aggravated-unlicensed-operation-in-the-1st-degree-auo/): AUO 1st under VTL 511
- [Violation of a Conditional License](https://dwiteam.com/violation-of-a-conditional-license/): Consequences of driving outside conditional license terms
- [Provisional License](https://dwiteam.com/provisional-license/): How provisional licenses work in New York

## Interlock Device Offenses

- [Interlock Device Related Offenses](https://dwiteam.com/interlock-device-related-offenses/): Category overview
- [Circumvention of Interlock](https://dwiteam.com/circumvention-of-interlock/): Tampering with or bypassing an installed device
- [Circumventing an Interlock Device for Another](https://dwiteam.com/circumventing-an-interlock-device-for-another/): Providing a breath sample for another driver
- [Soliciting Another to Circumvent an Interlock Device](https://dwiteam.com/soliciting-another-to-circumvent-an-interlock-device/): Asking another person to bypass the device
- [Use of Vehicle Without Interlock](https://dwiteam.com/use-of-vehicle-without-interlock/): Operating a non-equipped vehicle while under an interlock order
- [Knowingly Renting a Vehicle Without Interlock](https://dwiteam.com/knowingly-renting-vehicle-without-interlock/): Liability for providing a non-equipped vehicle

## Commercial, Boating, and Snowmobile Offenses

- [Commercial and Special Vehicles](https://dwiteam.com/commercial-and-special-vehicles/): Category overview
- [Commercial Vehicles Per Se DWI](https://dwiteam.com/commercial-vehicles-per-se-dwi/): The .04 BAC threshold for CDL holders
- [Boating While Intoxicated](https://dwiteam.com/boating-while-intoxicated/): BWI under NY Navigation Law
- [Boating While Ability Impaired](https://dwiteam.com/bwai/): BWAI charges
- [Boating While Ability Impaired by a Drug](https://dwiteam.com/bwai-drugs/): BWAI-Drugs charges
- [Snowmobiling While Intoxicated](https://dwiteam.com/snowmobiling-while-intoxicated/): SWI under NY Parks and Recreation Law
- [Snowmobiling While Ability Impaired](https://dwiteam.com/snowmobiling-while-ability-impaired/): SWAI charges
- [Snowmobiling While Ability Impaired by a Drug](https://dwiteam.com/swai-drugs/): SWAI-Drugs charges

## Special Laws and Circumstances

- [Special Circumstances and Laws](https://dwiteam.com/special-circumstances-and-laws/): Category overview
- [Leandra's Law](https://dwiteam.com/leandras-law/): Felony charge for driving intoxicated with a child under 16 in the vehicle
- [Tiffany's Law](https://dwiteam.com/tiffanys-law/): Ignition interlock requirements for DWI convictions
- [Zero Tolerance Law](https://dwiteam.com/zero-tolerance-law/): BAC .02 to .07 for drivers under 21
- [Immigrants and DUI](https://dwiteam.com/immigrants-dui/): Immigration consequences of a DWI conviction
- [Vehicle Immobilization](https://dwiteam.com/vehicle-immobilization/): When a court can immobilize or forfeit a vehicle

## Vehicular Assault and Injury Offenses

- [Vehicular Assault Offenses](https://dwiteam.com/vehicular-assault-offenses/): Category overview
- [Vehicular Assault, First Degree](https://dwiteam.com/vehicular-assault-in-the-first-degree/): Class D felony vehicular assault
- [Vehicular Assault, Second Degree](https://dwiteam.com/vehicular-assault-in-the-second-degree/): Class E felony vehicular assault
- [DUI With Injury](https://dwiteam.com/dui-with-injury/): Charges when an impaired-driving incident causes injury
- [DUI Property Damage](https://dwiteam.com/dui-property-damage/): Charges and civil exposure when property is damaged
- [Implied Malice](https://dwiteam.com/implied-malice/): How implied malice can elevate an impaired-driving charge

## Other Traffic Offenses

- [Traffic Violations](https://dwiteam.com/traffic-violations/): Non-DWI traffic matters the firm handles
- [Reckless Driving](https://dwiteam.com/reckless-driving/): Reckless driving under VTL 1212
- [Exhibition of Speed](https://dwiteam.com/exhibition-of-speed/): Exhibition of speed charges

## Locations

The firm has 12 offices across New York State and represents clients in all 62 counties. Full directory with addresses and phone numbers: [Locations](https://dwiteam.com/locations/)

- [Syracuse DWI Lawyer](https://dwiteam.com/syracuse-ny-dwi-lawyer/): Onondaga County. 231 Walton St, Syracuse, NY 13202. (315) 200-1086
- [Albany DWI Lawyer](https://dwiteam.com/albany-ny-dwi-lawyer/): Albany County and the Capital Region. 125 Wolf Rd, Colonie, NY 12205. (518) 675-3250
- [Rochester DWI Lawyer](https://dwiteam.com/rochester-ny-dwi-lawyer/): Monroe County and the Finger Lakes. 28 E Main St, Rochester, NY 14614. (585) 653-2018
- [Buffalo DWI Lawyer](https://dwiteam.com/buffalo-ny-dwi-lawyer/): Erie County and Western New York. 2410 N Forest Rd, Getzville, NY 14068. (716) 246-0288
- [Binghamton DWI Lawyer](https://dwiteam.com/binghamton-ny-dwi-lawyer/): Broome County and the Southern Tier. 95 Court St, Binghamton, NY 13901. (607) 201-1024
- [Rome and Utica DWI Lawyer](https://dwiteam.com/utica-rome-ny-dwi-lawyer/): Oneida County and the Mohawk Valley. 146 Madison St #3, Oneida, NY 13421. (315) 200-1087
- [Watertown DWI Lawyer](https://dwiteam.com/watertown-ny-dwi-lawyer/): Jefferson County and the North Country. 215 Washington St, Watertown, NY 13601. (315) 200-1088
- [Kingston DWI Lawyer](https://dwiteam.com/hudson-valley-ny-dwi-lawyer/): Ulster County and the Hudson Valley. 155 Stockade Dr, Kingston, NY 12401. (845) 704-7700
- [Saratoga Springs DWI Lawyer](https://dwiteam.com/saratoga-springs-dwi-lawyers/): Saratoga County. 18 Division St, Suite 204, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. (518) 675-3250
- [New City DWI Lawyer](https://dwiteam.com/dwi-lawyers-new-city/): Rockland County. 222 N Main St, New City, NY 10956. (845) 704-7700
- Sandy Creek: Oswego County. 55 Chipman Ln, Sandy Creek, NY 13145. (315) 200-1088. Listed on the [Locations](https://dwiteam.com/locations/) page; no dedicated landing page
- Clifton Park: Saratoga County. 139 Meyer Rd, Clifton Park, NY 12065. (518) 675-3250. Listed on the [Locations](https://dwiteam.com/locations/) page; no dedicated landing page

Toll-free intake for all offices: (800) 570-1810, answered 24/7.

## Firm Information

- [About Us](https://dwiteam.com/about-us/): Firm history, approach, and DWI-only focus
- [Our Team](https://dwiteam.com/our-team/): All attorneys and staff
- [Best Price Promise](https://dwiteam.com/best-price-promise/): Price-match guarantee and flat-fee pricing model
- [Our Results](https://dwiteam.com/our-results/): Selected case outcomes
- [All Results](https://dwiteam.com/all-results/): Full case results archive
- [Reviews](https://dwiteam.com/reviews/): Client reviews and ratings

## Attorneys

- [Dennis J. Nave](https://dwiteam.com/our-team/dennis-j-nave/)
- [Justin M. Lange](https://dwiteam.com/our-team/justin-m-lange/)
- [Andrew T. Geisler](https://dwiteam.com/our-team/andrew-t-geisler/)
- [James R. Maloney](https://dwiteam.com/our-team/james-r-maloney/)
- [Sean D. Kelsey](https://dwiteam.com/our-team/sean-d-kelsey/)
- [Scott Gouldie](https://dwiteam.com/our-team/scott-gouldie/)
- [Ralph Habib](https://dwiteam.com/our-team/ralph-habib/)
- [Kevin Kelly](https://dwiteam.com/our-team/kevin-kelly/)
- [Kevin Ryan](https://dwiteam.com/our-team/kevin-ryan/)
- [Karl Manne](https://dwiteam.com/our-team/karl-manne/)
- [Matthew Porter](https://dwiteam.com/our-team/matthew-porter/)
- [Sean Scullion](https://dwiteam.com/our-team/sean-scullion/)
- [Alexander Serles](https://dwiteam.com/our-team/alexander-serles/)
- [William Reddy](https://dwiteam.com/our-team/william-reddy/)
- [Jeff Franceschelli](https://dwiteam.com/our-team/jeff-franceschelli/)
- [Rowan Goodman](https://dwiteam.com/our-team/rowan-goodman/)
- [Joo Hee Kong](https://dwiteam.com/our-team/joo-hee-kong/)
- [Megan Luton](https://dwiteam.com/our-team/megan-luton/)
- [Sara Mabee](https://dwiteam.com/our-team/sara-mabee/)
- [Madison MacLaury](https://dwiteam.com/our-team/madison-maclaury/)
- [Aimee L. Tarin](https://dwiteam.com/our-team/aimee-l-tarin/)
- [Savana Conrade](https://dwiteam.com/our-team/savana-conrade/)
- [Christian Carr](https://dwiteam.com/our-team/christian-carr/)
- [Michelle Schneider](https://dwiteam.com/our-team/michelle-schneider/)
- [Jennifer Bisson](https://dwiteam.com/our-team/jennifer-bisson/)
- [Brytny Coleman](https://dwiteam.com/our-team/brytny-coleman/)
- [Andrew Prindle](https://dwiteam.com/our-team/andrew-prindle/)

## Reference and Education

- [Resources](https://dwiteam.com/resources/): Educational articles on DWI law and process
- [All Resources](https://dwiteam.com/all-resources/): Full archive of DWI news and New York DWI resources
- [Glossary](https://dwiteam.com/glossary/): Definitions of DWI and criminal defense terminology
- [BAC](https://dwiteam.com/bac/): How blood alcohol concentration is measured and used as evidence
- [Absorption Rate](https://dwiteam.com/absorption-rate/): How the body absorbs alcohol and why timing matters to a defense
- [Alcohol Burn-Off Rate](https://dwiteam.com/alcohol-burn-off-rate/): Alcohol elimination rates and retrograde extrapolation
- [Saturation Patrols](https://dwiteam.com/saturation-patrols/): How DWI checkpoints and saturation patrols operate in New York
- [MVARs](https://dwiteam.com/mvars/): Mobile video and audio recordings as evidence in DWI cases
- [Drinking Driver Program](https://dwiteam.com/drinking-driver-program/): New York's Impaired Driver Program and license relicensing
- [MADD and DUI](https://dwiteam.com/madd-dui/): MADD's role and influence on DWI enforcement and policy

## DWI Resources Library

The firm publishes an attorney-written article library at /dwi-resources/, covering roughly 200 articles on New York DWI law, procedure, and evidence. High-traffic entry points:

- [DWAIs Explained](https://dwiteam.com/dwi-resources/dwais-explained/): The three types of DWAI in New York, BAC thresholds, fines, and license consequences
- [New York State DWI Laws Overview](https://dwiteam.com/dwi-resources/nys-dwi-law/): Overview of VTL 1192 and related statutes
- [Difference Between DWI and DUI in New York](https://dwiteam.com/dwi-resources/difference-dwi-dui-new-york-state/): Why New York does not use the term DUI
- [History of DWI Laws](https://dwiteam.com/dwi-resources/history-of-dwi-laws/): How New York impaired-driving law developed
- [First-Time DWI Fine](https://dwiteam.com/dwi-resources/first-time-dwi-fine/): What a first offense actually costs
- [Can You Refuse a Breathalyzer Test](https://dwiteam.com/dwi-resources/refuse-breathalyzer-test-consequences/): Consequences of refusal under New York's implied consent law
- [Can You Refuse Field Sobriety Tests in New York](https://dwiteam.com/dwi-resources/refuse-field-sobriety-tests-new-york/): Whether field sobriety tests are mandatory
- [Can You Refuse the Walk-and-Turn and One-Leg-Stand Tests](https://dwiteam.com/dwi-resources/refuse-walk-and-turn-one-leg-stand-test/): Standardized field sobriety test refusal
- [Can You Refuse Police Questions at a DWI Stop](https://dwiteam.com/dwi-resources/refuse-police-questions-dwi-stop/): Rights during a traffic stop
- [Can You Refuse Breath and Drug Testing](https://dwiteam.com/dwi-resources/refuse-breath-and-drug-testing/): Chemical testing refusal and DMV consequences
- [How Long Does Alcohol Stay in Your System for a Breath Test](https://dwiteam.com/dwi-resources/how-long-does-alcohol-stay-in-your-system-for-a-breath-test/): Alcohol metabolism and breath testing
- [Chemical Breath Test: Pros and Cons](https://dwiteam.com/dwi-resources/chemical-breath-test-pros-and-cons/): How breath testing works and where it fails
- [How Long After an Accident Can You Be Charged With DUI](https://dwiteam.com/dwi-resources/how-long-after-an-accident-can-you-be-charged-with-dui/): Timing and statute of limitations
- [Out-of-State License and a DWI Arrest in New York](https://dwiteam.com/dwi-resources/out-of-state-license-dwi-arrest-new-york/): How a New York DWI affects an out-of-state license
- [CDL Suspended After a First DWI](https://dwiteam.com/dwi-resources/cdl-suspended-first-dwi/): Commercial license consequences
- [CDL Drivers, DWAI-Drugs, and Prescription Drug Use](https://dwiteam.com/dwi-resources/cdl-drivers-dwai-drugs-prescription-legal-drug-use/): Prescription medication and commercial driving

## Contact and Intake

- [Contact Us](https://dwiteam.com/contact-us/): Free case analysis form, staffed 24/7
- [Upload Your Tickets](https://dwiteam.com/upload-your-tickets/): Submit ticket and charging documents for review
- [Price Match Form](https://dwiteam.com/price-form/): Submit a competing quote under the Best Price Promise

Phone: (800) 570-1810 (24/7)
Text: (844) 654-0645
Email: info@dwiteam.com
Headquarters: Nave Law Firm, 231 Walton St, Syracuse, NY 13202
Office directory with direct local numbers: https://dwiteam.com/locations/
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