Nassau County NY DUI Lawyers

The primary offense of drunk driving in New York is driving while intoxicated, though many states use the term driving under the influence of DUI. They are comparable criminal offenses that can result in immediate penalties and long-term consequences.

Drunk driving is never condoned, but having a NY DWI/DUI criminal defense attorney will ensure that your rights are protected and that laws are applied fairly and accurately. Having experienced and qualified legal guidance could lead to a reduction of charges or the dismissal of your case.

The Nassau County NY DUI Lawyers with the Law Offices of Lerner & Lerner have a broad understanding of the legal, technical and even social aspects of a DUI arrest. They will use their knowledge of New York DUI laws, courtroom experience and background with breath and blood testing equipment to develop the most appropriate and aggressive defense strategy for your case.

An arrest on suspicion of drunk driving in Nassau County can be challenged many ways. Was there reasonable suspicion for the initial traffic stop and probable cause for an arrest? Did the officer properly administer a breath or blood test? Was there a violation of your Miranda rights? Did the officer follow mandated policies and procedures? The goal is to challenge the presumption of guilt and make the prosecuting attorney's office prove its argument beyond a reasonable doubt. If it cannot, your charges could be reduced or the case dismissed.

The Nassau County DUI Attorneys with the Law Offices of Lerner & Lerner offer a free, no obligation consultation where they will listen to your account of the arrest and review the details of your case. They will then be able to outline your legal options and discuss their fee. To schedule a meeting with the Law Offices of Lerner & Lerner fill out the form to the left or call (516) 741-4100.

There are two scenarios for possible loss of driver's license, depending on what happened during your arrest for drunk driving in Nassau County. If you submitted to breath, blood or urine test and registered a BAC at or above the legal limit of .08%, your license will be suspended at arraignment. If you refused to submit to a chemical test, the state will initiate a second, civil case that seeks to administratively suspend your driver's license. You will be given a date for a Refusal Hearing where you will have the opportunity to challenge your license suspension.

The length of a license suspension is be influenced by a number of circumstances, including your blood alcohol content at the time of your arrest and any prior DUI convictions.

Whereas one of the above situations is addressed in the courts and the other a separate civil case, the Nassau County DUI Lawyers with the Law Offices of Lerner & Lerner offer complete drunk driving defense and can help with either.

Having legal counsel with driver's license suspension experience during your first court date or at a Refusal Hearing is highly recommended. The license suspension process is complicated and it involves discovery and testimony. In addition to possibly saving your driving privileges, the Law Offices of Lerner & Lerner will learn more about your case and allow them to build a better DUI defense.

For immediate help with your license, contact the Law Offices of Lerner & Lerner.

A conviction for driving under the influence in New York could lead to jail, fines, loss of license, mandatory attendance at a victims panel and a driver responsibility fee. You will need to carry expensive, high-risk auto insurance and, depending on the specifics of your case, the state may confiscate your vehicle's license plate, impound or immobilize your vehicle and require the installation of an ignition interlock device.

The penalties increase with each additional conviction for drunk driving. The second and any subsequent offense is filed as a felony, which requires mandatory enrollment in an alcohol or drug rehabilitation program.

Under NY DUI law a first time offender may avoid jail by performing community service and attending alcohol education classes. However, several prosecuting attorneys on Long Island have recently been aggressively seeking mandatory jail sentences for all DUI offenses. This is yet another reason to have professional legal guidance when defending against a charge of driving under the influence in Nassau County New York. The Law Offices of Lerner & Lerner help get the charges against you reduced and keep you out of jail.

A conviction for drunk driving in New York would also result in a criminal record, which could make it difficult to find or keep a job or open a credit account. Canada is using increased data sharing with the United States to better enforce its policy of denying entry to those with a criminal record, especially if it is for drunk driving.

State legislators are constantly increasing the penalties the DUI laws of New York, making it important to have an experienced criminal law team that focuses on drunk driving defense. To protect your freedoms and your future, contact the Nassau County, New York DUI Attorneys with the Law Offices of Lerner & Lerner. They can make a difference in the outcome of your case, but time is very important for the successful defense of a DWI, so don't delay.

A DUI is charged when a motorist has a blood alcohol content at or above the legal limit of .08%. In New York there is a lesser alcohol related driving offense called driving while ability impaired, or DWAI. It is charged when a motorist registers a BAC between .05-.079%.

The important difference between the two is that a DWAI is treated as a traffic ticket. This is further evidence of the need for a qualified criminal defense attorney. The Nassau County, NY DUI Lawyers with the Law Offices of Lerner & Lerner may be able to get your New York DUI reduced to a traffic ticket and save you from a criminal record and long-term personal and financial burdens.

The Nassau County DUI Attorneys with the Law Offices of Lerner & Lerner focus on criminal law, especially drunk driving defense. The two principals of the law firm are former District Attorneys, giving them a good understanding of both sides of a DUI case and offering you a distinct advantage in the courtroom.

Richard W. Lerner earned a law degree from the Brooklyn Law School, and has nearly four decades of legal experience. He is a member of the Nassau County Bar Association and the New York State Bar.

Kimberly D. Lerner graduated from the University of Michigan and received a law degree from Fordham University. She is a member of the New York State Bar Association and the Nassau County Bar Association.

Kimberly Lerner has conducted lectures on DUI defense for the Nassau County Bar Association. She is a legal correspondent and has frequently appeared on Fox News, CNN, MSNBC, Hannity & Colmes, The Line Up, Scarborough Country, Live with Rita Cosby, The O'Reilly Factor, Fox News Live, The Live Desk, Nancy Grace, The Big Story with John Gibson, Kendall's Court, The Strategy Room and local news programs.

The Nassau County DUI Lawyers with the Law Offices of Lerner & Lerner will review your case for free. For immediate help with an arrest for drunk driving in NY and a license suspension, call (516) 741-4100 or fill out the form to the left. Time is very important so, for the best result, call now.