New York Dwi Lawyer - Law Office Of Paul D. Petrus Jr.

Driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs is a serious crime that often results in severe consequences depending upon the situation. Such person is usually the cause of traffic accidents and subsequently taking lives of innocent people. The New York State has provided stricter laws for DWI cases, which is mainly due to the drastic increase in the statistics of DWI accidents.

DWI (Driving while intoxicated) arrests are significantly more serious than in the past. Jail time is almost mandatory for repeat offenders and at the time of arrest, judges can and will suspend driving privileges of drivers. Furthermore, driving on a suspended license arrests are punishable with jail and time and may become a felony conviction in some cases. Some of the consequences a DWI offender has to face include the following.

• Suspension of driver’s license possibly with no conditional or hardship license
• With a previous DWI record permanent seizure of vehicle is possible
• Probable jail time up to one year in case of refusal to take the breathalyzer test or in case of a severe traffic accident
• A new law being implemented recently, a case where a minor is present in the car while DWI or DUI then the case is treated as felony

In accordance with the State laws, a New York DWI lawyer provides his services as a defense attorney for the accused in a DWI case. The lawyers stand by the client through the entire ordeal from the arrest to bail till the arraignment hearing. Some of the areas where the New York DWI lawyer provides his services include the following:

• Protect the seizure of the clients' license
• In case where the license is suspended they help acquire a conditional or hardship license for their clients
• Ensure that the client's vehicle is not suspended and provide them with legal aid with DMV hearings
• To make sure that the client is pressed with minimum charges

Symptoms that an officer looks for to determine if I have been drinking may include:

* Odor of alcohol on breath or person
* Red, watery or bloodshot eyes
* Slurred speech
* Failure to respond to the officer's directions
* Fumbling with wallet to get license and/or registration
* Staggering out of the vehicle
* Swaying or stumbling

By: Iam king

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