Westchester County, New York DUI Lawyer

The offense of drunk driving in New York is called driving while intoxicated. Neighboring states can refer to the offense as driving under the influence or DUI. A DWI/DUI are similar in that they are usually charged when a driver has a blood alcohol content of .08% or higher. And both can have a significant, long-term financial and social impact on your life.

If convicted of DUI in NY, your driver's license could be suspended, making it difficult to get to work, school or the store. You could lose your auto insurance or see your premiums go up significantly. You will be required to pay court fees and fines. You could even lose your job.

The consequences of a New York DUI/DWI are far more reaching than you may have imagined. Because it is considered a criminal act, a single offense for DUI in Westchester County could follow you the rest of your life.

Drinking to the point of intoxication and then driving is never acceptable, but some times good people make mistakes. Westchester County New York DUI Lawyer Keith Murphy believes that everyone is innocent until proven guilty and everyone is entitled to qualified, professional legal representation. The role of an attorney is to ensure that you receive a fair hearing, your voice is properly heard in court and that your rights are protected.

While each case is different, Attorney Keith Murphy will fight for the best possible resolution, which could include case dismissal, the reduction of charges or trial acquittal.

White Plains NY DUI Attorney Keith Murphy will review the specifics of your arrest and the charges filed against you during a free initial consultation. To learn more about your case and your legal options, schedule a meeting by filling out the on-line form to the left or calling (917) 992-6154. The meeting is free and there is no further obligation, so act now.

After arrest for driving under the influence in Westchester County the Department of Motor Vehicles will take action to suspend your driving privileges. This action is separate from the criminal case that is resolved in the courts. The DMV is the only agency that can suspend and restore your license. The court could decide not to pursue your criminal case and you could still lose your driver's license.

Depending on the details of your case, your license could be automatically suspended just ten days after the date of an arrest for DUI in New York. You have the right to petition the DMV for a ‘refusal hearing’ and try to keep your driving privileges. You must, however, make such a request in time or your right to appeal will be waived.

Westchester County DUI Lawyer Keith Murphy offers complete drunk driving defense, including help scheduling a DMV hearing on your behalf and representing you. Not only could this help you save your license, it gives Attorney Keith Murphy a chance to determine the strength of the prosecution's argument. He will learn more of the arrest details, hear police testimony and examine evidence; all helping Attorney Keith Murphy to better prepare an effective defense for the criminal case.

Time is very limited, so you must act now. To see if your license can be saved, contact White Plains DUI Lawyer Keith Murphy for a free consultation.

If you are found guilty of drunk driving in Westchester County, New York you could be fined, sentenced to jail, lose your license and be required to undergo an alcohol assessment. The DMV will levy a Driver's Responsibility Assessment for three consecutive years for the privilege of renewing your driver's license.

The severity of the penalties for DUI in NY escalate if you have any prior alcohol related traffic offenses on your driving record, caused an accident with injury and had an elevated blood alcohol content. Motorists registering a BAC of .18% or higher are charged with Aggravated DUI in New York.

A conviction for DUI in Westchester County would also result in a permanent criminal arrest record. This information would be available to anyone performing a routine background check, including employers and credit rating services. Such a mark could keep you from qualifying for a mortgage, opening a credit account or securing a job. Canada is more actively enforcing its long-standing policy of denying entry to those with a criminal history. Since Canada considers all drunk driving offenses to be felonies, this especially includes NY DUI offenses.

You need to try to keep your record clean. For more information on your case and your legal situation, contact Westchester County DUI Attorney Keith Murphy.

The primary, and most severe, drunk driving offense in New York is DWI, with a common alternate acronym of DUI. New York DUI/DWI law also establishes a lesser alcohol related traffic offense called DWAI, or driving while ability impaired.

A DWAI is typically charged when a motorist has a blood alcohol content below .08% but a law enforcement officer still suspects impairment from alcohol or drugs. While a DWAI is technically a traffic offense, it can result in penalties similar to a DUI.

For help determining the nature of your offense and the potential consequences, call now and schedule a free consultation with Westchester County NY DUI Lawyer Keith Murphy.

The Law Office of Keith R. Murphy is a criminal defense law firm. It provides cost-effective and practical legal solutions to those accused of DUI, DWI, DWAI and other alcohol related traffic offenses. Associate Attorney Keith Murphy and the team of lawyers at the law firm have successfully handled hundreds of New York DUI cases.

White Plains New York DUI Lawyer Keith Murphy earned a degree from Skidmore College and graduated cum laude from Quinnipiac University School of Law in Hamden, Connecticut.

NY Attorney Keith Murphy is admitted to the New York State Bar Association and the Connecticut Bar Association, and is permitted to practice law in all state courts.

Following an arrest for suspicion of DUI in Westchester County, you need to act quickly. The outcome of your case and the status of your driver's license could be affected if you do not. Hiring Westchester County NY DUI Criminal Defense Attorney Keith Murphy will help you get the best possible result. To schedule a free, no obligation consultation, call at (917) 992-6154, or fill out the on-line form to the left.