(DWI) Driving While Intoxicated

Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) or is a criminal offense according to the US legislation. Since DWI may incur such terrifying consequences as death and serious injuries, a person convicted of DWI can lose his driving privileges, pay fines and ultimately spend time in jail. However, DWI cases can be imposed with harsher punishment and penalties depending on the case. For example, when the blood alcohol equals 15 or more, or when DWI caused a traffic accident, when a convict refused to take the chemical test, etc.
New York DWI cases can be brought under one of two theories: either violation of the DWI (which is based only on alcohol level, not driving impairment), or under a traditional "common law" theory (where the prosecution must prove that the driver is intoxicated). In New York a police officer can arrest someone for DWI without measuring blood alcohol, but just because he/she presumes you are drunk.

The Law Offices of Joel S. Cohen, P.C. is fully knowledgeable in the area of DWI offenses. If you have been arrested for DWI, you need experienced help now. Call us at (877) 91 ARREST.