What Makes a DWI a Felony in New York?
In New York, you can be charged with Driving While Intoxicated (“DWI”) as a class “E” felony if you have a prior misdemeanor conviction for DWI within 10 years of your subsequent arrest date. In addition, even if you are a first-time offender, you can be charged with felony Driving While Intoxicated (“DWI”) under the
DWI vs. DUI In New York State
A DWI means that the driver is legally intoxicated, or drunk, with a BAC of at least 0.08 percent. A DWAI means that the driver’s BAC is between 0.05 and 0.07 percent, or there is other evidence that the driver is impaired. Both a DWI and DWAI are criminal charges, and can result in fines,
Permanent Effects Of A New York State DWI Conviction
Every American driver has to undergo some form of driver’s education or a driving test before receiving a driver’s license. Often that education includes some information about DWI and DUI charges and the potential criminal punishments for breaking drunk driving laws. Even though “drunk driving” has become a commonly used term, not many drivers actually
Potential Consequences Of Fleeing A DWI Traffic Stop
While high speed car crashes can be exciting to watch on television, running from the police is not advisable and can often land you in a lot more trouble than it’s worth. A man from Queens recently learned this lesson the hard way when he unsuccessfully tried to flee from the police during a DWI
6 Reasons You May Not Want to Plead Guilty
Attorney, Dennis Nave, from our Syracuse office, takes a look at six reasons why you may want to plead not guilty or plead guilty in a criminal case. If you are put in the unfortunate position of defending yourself in a criminal case, you should know that you have two basic options: (1) proceed to
Why Choosing the Right DWI Lawyer Matters
Driving while intoxicated is a serious offense that can result in steep fines, driver’s license revocation, and jail time, among other penalties. In addition to the penalties for this charge, a convicted driver may face negative consequences when searching for a new job or applying to college or the military. A DWI conviction can affect
DWI Arrests vs. DWI Detentions
A DWI arrest serves the function of notifying the community that an individual has been accused of a crime and also serves to try to deter the DWI suspect from committing other crimes. A DWI arrest may occur by a police officer (1) putting handcuffs on the DWI suspect or (2) by any act of
DWI Forfeiture Law
The Cost of a DWI Conviction The costs of a DWI conviction can be great. The fines can be upwards of $15,000 for the first offense. The penalties for DWI in New York have become harsher and harsher over the past couple of years. If someone is arrested in New York for DWI, the New
New York State DWI Laws Overview
The New York State DWI Laws are a vast arena and unless one is ably assisted by a DWI lawyer in Central New York, things could get really tricky for the alleged defendant. Driving while intoxicated is not a heinous crime but the potential dangers that a person who drives while being intoxicated poses is what
Ralph Habib
Ralph Habib has dedicated his 25-year legal career to criminal law as both a prosecutor and defense attorney. As an Assistant District Attorney, he was assigned to both the DWI and Narcotics Bureaus, handling all types of cases from violations to the highest level felonies, including A-1 felonies. Mr. Habib’s assignment to the Narcotics unit
