Have You Been Charged With DWI in New York?
If you have been charged with DWI/DUI, a knowledgeable criminal defense lawyer can protect your rights and fight for your best interests. I am attorney Bruce Schonberg, and I defend clients facing drunk driving charges throughout New York's Hudson Valley and the surrounding area. As someone accused of and arrested for driving while intoxicated (DWI) in New York, you will likely move through the following steps:
- Arrested and taken to the local police station
- Booked into the criminal justice system
- Held in custody until paperwork is complete
- Preliminary bail may be set
- Arraignment court date set
- Driver's license suspended for six months or 90 days if a (DWAI) charge
- If bail is set and paid, you will be released from custody
While this is the general DWI process in New York, it can change significantly based on the circumstances of each case. For example, if this is your first DWI charge, you may be able to obtain a conditional driver's license if you agree to participate in the state's drinking driver improvement course.
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If you are searching for a Hudson Valley DWI defense attorney to answer your questions about the DWI process in New York, call 888-475-6249 or fill out the contact form on this site to arrange a free consultation.
Remember, when you call Bruce Schonberg you get Bruce Schonberg... and that's a sure thing.
