If law enforcement stops you on suspicion of drunk driving, you may have concerns about the charges you may face and the potential consequences on your present and future. With the differing alcohol-related charges, however, you may not know what to expect. Although...
DUI/DWI
Examining the true cost of a New York DWI
A New York conviction for drinking and driving may have personal, professional and financial repercussions. In addition to potentially making it harder for you to hold down a job or find a place to live, among other possible limitations, a New York DWI conviction is...
How do you navigate job searches with a DWI?
While working with a legal professional and waiting to see how your recent DWI charge affects your future, you want to continue the job search you started before your encounter with New York law enforcement. How should you present yourself as a job candidate with a...
The best approach to an aggravated DWI charge
Prosecutors are incredibly aggressive when it comes to aggravated DWI charges. At James Kleinbaum Attorney at Law P.C., we understand what you are up against and know that you need to mount a proper defense to protect yourself from harsh punishment. You will want to...
How do you fight against a drunk driving charge?
You received a DUI recently from a New York police officer. With the evidence mounted against you, maybe you think you cannot fight against your charge. Is there hope? American Addiction Centers explores the matter. Determine if you must mount a legal defense to at...
Leandras Law, a first DWI and an ignition interlock device
If law enforcement stops you on suspicion of driving while intoxicated, you may quickly acquire first-hand knowledge of DWI penalties. In the state of New York, the penalties result in part from Leandra’s Law and the requirement for an ignition interlock device. About...
How can a drunk driving charge affect your future?
Drunk driving charges are taken very seriously in the state of New York. According to the Department of Motor Vehicles, you could face fines of up to $10,000, jail terms as long as 7 years, and license revocation of up to 18 months. While these penalties can have a...
What does a DWI mean for an underage driver?
Driving while intoxicated or impaired is a serious problem responsible for much property damage and many crashes, injuries and even fatalities each year. You face legal consequences for a DWI, and if you are a driver under the age of 21 you are subject to additional...
Aggravated DWI and its consequences
An aggravated criminal charge means that there were factors present that make the offense more serious than it would be otherwise. The state of New York imposes aggravated DWI charges if your blood alcohol concentration is over 0.18% or if you were operating a motor...
How much does a single DUI cost?
You got your first DUI recently and are understandably shaken. You feel that your most favorable option is to pay the ticket and get on with your life, and maybe you are unsure whether to involve a legal professional to help. Do you understand the full financial scope...