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York Drunk Driving
The
laws concerning "New York Drunk Driving" have
changed radically over recent years. The person arrested
today in New York for driving under the influence of
alcohol faces bewildering procedures and potentially
devastating punishment - punishment that can be more
severe than in some felony cases. New York Drunk Driving
under the influence is a very serious offense with severe
consequences. If you have recently been arrested you
may be facing stiff penalties and in some cases, a possible
jail sentence. New York has some of the nation's strictest
laws for driving under the influence (DUI). The DUI
laws punish offenders for operating a motor vehicle
while under the influence of alcohol, other drugs or
a combination of alcohol and other drugs. Implementing
the law has contributed significantly to the state's
sharp declines in drinking and driving crashes.
This
section provides everything you need to know about a
New York Drunk Driving arrest and its consequences,
answering such questions as: Were my legal rights violated?
Are those breath machines accurate? What crimes will
I be charged with? How do I get my license back? What
punishment am I facing? How do I find a good attorney
specializing in DUI defense? What will happen to my
car insurance? The punishment in New York Drunk Driving
cases is set forth by statute and can be incredibly
complex.
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The
range of possible sentences is determined by the basic
statute, with modifications for such things as:
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Having a prior conviction within seven years
- Speeding
20 mph over the limit
- Having
a child under 14 in the car
- Having
a blood-alcohol reading over .20%
- Refusing
to submit to chemical testing
These
criminal and administrative proceedings can be effectively
handled by an experienced attorney who specializes in
blood-alcohol analysis and New York Drunk Driving cases.
It is an unfortunate fact, however, that many general
practitioners or general criminal attorneys attempt
to represent clients with little or no training or experience
in this very complex field -- and the results are predictable.
The best way to find a good DUI/DWI lawyer is by reputation.
There are a few attorneys who have national reputations;
these, of course, are expensive. Thus, the best approach
is to ask other attorneys in the jurisdiction: Who is
the best in the area? If you do not know any attorneys,
go to the local courthouse and ask bailiffs, clerks
and public defenders: Who would THEY go to if arrested
for drunk driving?
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