Buffalo New York DUI Lawyers

The offense of drunk driving in New York is called DWI. In neighboring counties it is referred to as driving under the influence. The charges are similar and they have both immediate penalties and many long-term consequences. If convicted, of NY DUI/DWI, you could lose your job, your driver's license, your auto insurance and even your freedom.

You should never drive while impaired by alcohol or drugs. The only iron-clad way to avoid a DUI in NY is to not drink to excess. Know your limits. On occasion though, good people make mistakes and they still deserve to have their rights protected in court. It is also important to realize that, under New York DUI law, even a responsible social drinker with a blood alcohol limit under the legal threshold of .08% can be charged with drunk or impaired driving. An officer can suspect impairment and charge you with drunk driving in Erie County without breath test evidence or charge you with Driving While Ability Impaired if you register any presence of alcohol.

Note that both a DUI and a DWAI can result in severe penalties and even a jail sentence. So if you have been arrested on suspicion of DWAI or DUI in Buffalo, it is important to seek legal guidance from an attorney with experience in drunk driving defense.

Erie County NY DUI Attorneys Friedman & Ranzenhofer understand New York DUI laws and are experienced in the defense of those accused of drunk driving in NY. Attorney Robert Friedman is a former prosecutor, giving him insight into both sides of a NY DUI and giving you a big advantage in the courtroom. Friedman & Ranzenhofer will aggressively defend your rights and develop a defense that will get you the best result for the specifics of your case. DUI defense is a difficult process and each case is different, but it may be possible to achieve the reduction of charges to a traffic ticket, dismissal of the case or acquittal of all charges.

The first step is to have Buffalo DUI Attorneys Friedman & Ranzenhofer, P.C. review the details of your arrest and the charges filed against you. They will then be able to outline their fees and discuss possible legal options. To schedule a free, no obligation meeting with the law firm of Friedman & Ranzenhofer, call (716) 631-9999 or fill out the on-line consultation request form to the left. All inquiries are promptly answered and your information will be kept confidential.

An arrest for driving under the influence in Buffalo/Erie County can lead to significant fines, court costs, loss of driver's license, cancellation of auto insurance or the need for expensive, high risk coverage, a mandatory alcohol assessment and possibly even a jail sentence.

The severity of the penalties is influenced by a number of factors, including whether you caused an accident, had a BAC in excess of .18%, which is defined as Aggravated DUI in New York, or if you have any prior DUI convictions.

The more long-term effects for being found guilty of DUI in New York, and having a criminal arrest record, include a Driver's Responsibility Assessment payable to the Department of Motor Vehicles each year for three years just to renew your driver's license; being denied entry to Canada, loss of existing employment and difficulties finding future work, restrictions on opening a credit account and not being able to rent a car.

Because the consequences of a NY DUI/DWAI can impact the rest of your life, you need to fight the charges and try to keep your record clean. Protect your future, and contact Erie County DUI Lawyers Friedman & Ranzenhofer.

The Buffalo New York DUI Attorneys with Friedman & Ranzenhofer guarantee that you will receive high quality, cost-effective legal services and be treated fairly and with compassion. They promise to communicate with you throughout your case and to involve you in any decisions affecting the outcome. While no result can be guaranteed, Friedman & Ranzenhofer will work diligently on your defense. If you feel that they do not perform to your expectation, talk to them at any time and they will address your concerns.

Erie County DUI Attorneys Friedman & Ranzenhofer, P.C. practice criminal defense. For over five decades, they have been successfully defending those accused of crimes, including drunk driving. The lawyers are have roots in Western New York and have practiced law long enough in the area, to have established excellent working relationship with law enforcement, prosecutors and judges. Those connections and their positive reputation will benefit you.

The principals of the law firm, Robert Friedman and Mike Ranzenhofer, have seven law offices in Western New York. Attorney Robert Friedman graduated from S.U.N.Y. Buffalo and received a law degree from Hamline University School of Law. He is allowed to practice law in all New York State Courts, as well as the U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York.

Buffalo DUI Lawyer Robert Friedman is a member of the Genesee County Bar Association, the Erie County Bar Association, the Monroe County Bar Association, the New York State Bar Association, the American Bar Association and the New York State Trial Lawyers Association.

The law offices of Friedman & Ranzenhofer, P.C. are open days and evenings Monday through Friday, and on Saturday by appointment. The initial consultation for NY DUI is free, and any questions about the law firm's fees or your case are encouraged.

Time is critical for a New York DUI defense. If you want the achieve the best result and want to see if your driving privileges can be saved, contact Buffalo DUI Lawyers Friedman & Ranzenhofer now and have them get started on your defense.

For a free DUI consultation, call (716) 631-9999 or fill out the form to the left.

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