Manhattan Drunk Driving Lawyer
In New York, penalties for conviction on a drunk driving charge have become increasingly severe. Many offenses that were once prosecuted as misdemeanors are now felonies. It has become increasingly important to discuss your legal options with an attorney who knows how to protect your rights and interests in DWI cases.
The Law Office of Mark A. Bederow, P.C., defends clients charged with all offenses related to driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. As a former Assistant District Attorney at the New York County District Attorney's Office, he knows that prosecutors aggressively pursue convictions in drunk driving cases.
Mr. Bederow has successfully defended drunk driving cases for clients. He will work diligently to achieve a positive outcome in your DWI, aggravated DWI or DWAI case. He has also successfully resolved cases for clients charged with a DWI that resulted in injury to others.
Penalties for Drunk Driving
A drunk driving arrest can result in incarceration, stiff fines, probation, mandatory attendance at drinking driver classes, revocation of your driver's license and a dramatic increase in your insurance rates. A DWI conviction may jeopardize the professional licenses of doctors, lawyers, broker-dealers and other professionals.
In August 2010, New York became one of only 10 states to require installation interlock devices for those convicted of any felony or misdemeanor drunk driving charge. Installed at the owner's expense, these devices require the driver to provide a clean breath sample or the car will not start.
Penalties for second and subsequent offenses become progressively more severe. That is why it is important to keep your record as clean as possible whether you are facing a first offense or whether you have other convictions on your record.
To discuss your case with an experienced New York City DWI defense lawyer, please contact the Law Office of Mark A. Bederow, P.C., by e-mail or call 212-803-1293.
