Greene County New York DUI Lawyer

The offense of drunk driving in New York is called DWI. In neighboring states it is commonly referred to as driving under the influence or DUI. The charges are similar and they have both immediate penalties and 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.

One should never drive while impaired by alcohol or drugs, though occasionally good people make mistakes and they still deserve to have their rights protected in court. It is also important to realize there are two ways that even responsible social drinkers, with a blood alcohol content below the legal threshold of .08%, to be charged with drunk driving in NY. If an officer suspects impairment from alcohol or drugs, you can be charged with DUI in Greene County without breath test evidence. You also face a charge of Driving While Ability Impaired if you register any presence of alcohol.

An arrest for impaired driving, drunk driving, DUI or DWAI can result in severe penalties and jail. If you have been charged with suspicion of DWAI or DUI in Greene County, NY it is important to seek legal guidance from an attorney with experience in drunk driving defense.

Greene County New York DUI Attorney John Lindsey has the knowledge of New York DUI laws and legal experience to make a difference in your case. He will aggressively defend your rights and develop an aggressive defense against an accusation of drunk driving in NY. DUI defense is a difficult process, and each case is different, but there are ways to achieve a favorable disposition, including reduction of charges to a traffic ticket, dismissal of the case or acquittal at trial.

Catskill NY DUI Lawyer John Lindsey will review the details of your arrest and the charges filed against you. He will then be able to outline his fees and discuss your possible legal options - all at no obligation. To schedule a free initial consultation with Attorney John Lindsey, call (518) 605-9106 or fill out the request form to the left. All information will be kept confidential.

An arrest for driving under the influence in Greene 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. Payment of 'Driver's Responsibility Assessment' will be required for three years for the privilege of renewing your driver's license.

The penalties have been enhanced by several recent changes in state law, including 'Leandra's Law' which elevates an alcohol related offense to a felony if their was a minor in the vehicle at the time of arrest, and the provision that all offenders must now install an ignition interlock device in their vehicle.

The severity or duration of the penalties can be increased by a number of factors, including causing an accident, having a BAC in excess of .18%, which is defined as Aggravated DUI in New York, or having any prior NY DUI convictions on your driving record.

The more long-term effect of being found guilty of DUI in New York is having a criminal arrest record. This could lead to 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 your freedom, and contact Greene County DUI Lawyer John Lindsey.

Greene County DUI Attorney John Lindsey practices criminal defense, with a focus on providing his clients with a complete drunk driving defense. As a former Public Defender, he has significant jury trial and bench trial experience, and he has successfully defended those accused of DWAI and DUI in New York.

Attorney John Lindsey is a member of the American Bar Association and the New York Bar Association, and he is licensed to practice law in all state courts.

Time is critical for a New York DUI defense. If you want the achieve the best result and save your driver's license, contact Catskill DUI Lawyer John Lindsey and have him get started on your defense now.

Call (518) 605-9106 or complete the on-line form to the left for a free DUI consultation.

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