Drunk Driving Defense Under New York's Harsh Laws
New York State has some of the toughest penalties for first-time DWI and for repeat offenses. The prosecutors on Long Island are especially merciless on drunk drivers. The severe and long-lasting consequences of a conviction demand vigorous representation by an experienced criminal defense lawyer.
Fight for your license. Fight for your future. We can make a difference.
The Wool Law Group has successfully challenged charges of driving under the influence or helped mitigate the penalties. We will attack your case from every angle to get your DUI case dismissed, to negotiate an alternative or to beat the accusation at trial.
Nassau County DWI Defense Attorneys
Based in Plainfield, we defend DUI/DWI cases in Nassau County, Suffolk County and Queens, New York. Contact us day or night for a free consultation.
Strict Penalties for Impaired Driving
It can happen to anyone. Our clients are soccer moms, business executives, truck drivers, teenagers, senior citizens, you name it. Our clients include first offenders who have never been arrested for anything, as well as repeat DWI offenders. We have represented citizens prosecuted for driving under the influence of alcohol, street drugs and prescription medications.
- A first conviction for DWI is punishable by fines up to $1,000, possible jail, six-month license suspension and other requirements and costs. Under Leandra's Law, all first offenders must install an ignition interlock device to get their driving privileges back.
- A second DWI in New York is a Class E felony, carrying likely jail time, fines up to $5,000, license revocation for one year and ignition interlock.
- A third DWI is a Class D felony, punishable by serious prison time, fines up to $10,000, lengthy revocation and other enhanced penalties.
- Drunk driving penalties apply at .04 BAC for CDL drivers and .02 for under-21 drivers.
Your DWI Arrest Is Not a Conviction
If the arresting officer determined that you were "over the limit" or failed the roadside tests, it is not the last word. Our criminal defense lawyers, N. Richard Wool and Alissa Joy Wool, have had success challenging the evidence and procedure in DWI cases, including probable cause for traffic stop and the results of breath, blood or urine tests. If we can't get the case dismissed, we are prepared to fight for you at trial.
New York prosecutors are not allowed to plead drunk driving charges down to lesser offenses. However, we work with prosecutors and the court to limit fines and avoid jail sentences in exchange for straight probation, community service, alcohol treatment or other alternatives. We also help first offenders obtain conditional licenses after the first 30 days of suspension so that they can drive to work or school.
Where There's a Wool, There's a Way
We will exhaust every defense and every opportunity to minimize the impact of a DWI/DUI arrest. For a free initial consultation with our Long Island DUI defense lawyers, call 516-806-5537 or e-mail us. We are accessible nights and weekends if you or your family has been arrested for DWI.
