Ithaca New York DUI Lawyer

Drunk driving in New York is called Driving While Intoxicated or DWI, though it can be referred to as Driving Under the Influence or DUI. They are basically the same offense with similar penalties. There are two ways the state of New York can find a motorist guilty of drunk driving; 'per se' when there is evidence such as the result of a breath or blood test, and 'common law' which assumes you were too impaired to drive. Based on the opinion of an arresting officer, you could be charged with DUI even though you had a blood alcohol level below the .08% legal threshold for intoxication. Being found guilty of driving under the influence in New York could bring penalties that include loss of auto insurance, fines and jail.

It is important to remember that you still have rights and that hiring a qualified and experienced NY DUI lawyer will ensure that they are protected. Having legal representation will help you maneuver the legal system and ensure that you get the best possible result from your case.

Tompkins County DUI Attorney Larry Newman practices only drunk driving defense in Ithaca, New York. He has significant knowledge of New York DUI laws, the DUI court system and emerging DUI related trends his experience can make a difference in the outcome of your case.

Ithaca DUI Lawyer Larry Newman offers a free review of your DUI. He will listen to your account of the arrest, answer your questions, outline your legal options and explain his fees, before you have to make a decision to use him. To contact Larry Newman, call (607) 229-5184 or fill out the consultation request form to the left. Phones are answered 24/7 and there is no obligation, so call now and get the help you need.

Following an arrest for New York DUI in Tompkins County, the state will file two cases against you. One is a DUI criminal case that is resolved in court. The second is a civil case initiated by Department of Motor Vehicles that will try to suspend your license.

You can request a DMV administrative hearing and fight the suspension, however you must do so within 10 days of the date of your arrest.

The two cases are separate but they are both are very complicated and best resolved with legal guidance. Each case is different and if want to know if your driving privileges can be saved, contact Tompkins County DUI Lawyer Larry Newman now.

Even a first offense for drunk driving in Tompkins County can result in fines, loss of license, community service and jail. You can be charged with 'aggravated' DWI and suffer extra penalties if your BAC was .18% or higher, you caused an accident with injury, or you refused to take the blood or breath test.

A conviction for DUI would require you to carry special auto insurance with significantly higher premiums, and it would mean having to a criminal arrest record. Such a record could impact your ability to find or keep a job and prohibit you from traveling to Canada, which denies entry to anyone who has been found guilty of a crime.

Protect your future and contact Ithaca DUI Attorney Larry Newman. He will develop the fight to keep your record clean.

Tompkins County DUI Attorney Larry Newman extends discounted rates for DUI defense to students, faculty and staff of Cornell University and Ithaca College. If you a faculty member who may lose a teaching license or a foreign student in jeopardy of losing your green card because of a DUI or an underage driver accused of DUI, contact Attorney Larry Newman for immediate help.

Ithaca, New York DUI Lawyer Larry Newman practices criminal law and helps clients accused of driving under the influence in Tompkins County. He is a member of the state bar in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Florida.

In addition to providing excellent legal defense, Attorney Newman will offer personal service throughout your case. He will personally handle your case and make himself available for updates on the progress of your case and clarification of any offers made by the prosecution.

NY DUI Lawyer Larry Newman is a member of the National College of DUI Defense, which is comprised of criminal defense attorneys who focus on drunk driving defense. His background includes experience in scientific areas of DUI defense, including as anatomy, physiology, and toxicology. He is certified as Breath Alcohol Technician.

Attorney Larry Newman continues to develop his legal defense skills by regularly attending DUI related national seminars, as well as workshops conducted by the NCDD at Harvard Law School. His commitment to learning emerging defense strategies and new DUI laws allows him to build the most appropriate and aggressive DUI defense for his clients.

To request a free review of your case, contact Tompkins County DUI Lawyer Larry Newman by filling out the form to the left or calling (607) 229-5184. Calls are answered 24 hours a day and, for your convenience, meetings can be scheduled at any time or place. Time is very critical though, so to save your license and get the best result, call now.