Dutchess County New York DWI Lawyer

The offense of drunk driving in New York is referred to as driving under the influence or DUI. In some states it is called driving while intoxicated or DWI. They are essentially the same crime with serious financial, legal and social penalties. Even a first offense for DUI/DWI in New York can lead to jail and loss of driver's license.

Whereas drunk driving is never condoned, you still have rights under the law. A qualified and experienced DWI defense lawyer will ensure that your rights are protected. Hiring an attorney will also ensure that you receive the best possible outcome from your case. There are many legal methods to challenge a DWI arrest and if the police or prosecution do not abide by the law, there may be grounds for reduction or dismissal of your case.

Dutchess County DWI Lawyer Jeff Jowdy will fight for your freedom. He has successfully handled more than a thousand criminal cases, including New York DWI, in over forty courts in Connecticut and New York. Jeff Jowdy will study the specifics of your case and develop an appropriate defense that gets you the best result possible, costs you as little as possible and impacts your life the least.

Protect your future by calling Poughkeepsie DWI Lawyer Jeff Jowdy. He will review your case for free, and outline both your legal options and their fees. That includes help with your driver's license suspension.

To schedule a free consultation with Dutchess County DWI Attorney Jeff Jowdy fill out the form to the left or call (877) 565-1277. There is no obligation and all inquires are kept confidential, so call now.

A first offense for drunk driving in Dutchess County, New York could lead to fines, loss of license, higher auto insurance premiums, community service and jail. The extent of the penalties increase if you caused an accident with injury, had a very high blood alcohol content at the time of your arrest or have any prior DWI arrests.

Being found guilty of driving while intoxicated in New York will result in a criminal arrest record, which could impact your life by reducing employment opportunities, keeping you from opening credit accounts and even from traveling to certain countries. Canada is more actively enforcing its long-standing policy of denying entry to those with a criminal record, especially those arrested for drunk driving.

Poughkeepsie New York DWI Attorney Jeff Jowdy knows how to use the New York DWI laws to your advantage. He will develop an aggressive and complete defense, including challenging all evidence, checking the arrest report for errors in police procedure, filing pre-trial motions on your behalf and analyzing maintenance records of the breath or blood testing equipment. The law firm of Jowdy & Jowdy wants to keep your record clean. Call now for more information.

If you refused to submit to a chemical (breath or blood) test or you registered a BAC in excess of .08% during an arrest for driving while intoxicated in Dutchess County, the state of New York will move to suspend your driver's license.

You can attempt to retain your driving privileges by filing a request for a special DMV hearing within 30 days of the date of your arrest. If you do not file on time there is little opportunity for appeal, so do not delay. This civil case is separate from the criminal DWI case though it is as equally difficult and best approached with professional legal guidance.

Contact Dutchess County New York DWI Lawyer Jeff Jowdy and have him schedule a hearing on your behalf and then represent you in an effort to save your license.

Jeffrey J. Jowdy has dedicated his law firm to the practice of criminal law, especially drunk driving defense. He is an experienced trial lawyer who knows New York DWI laws and the DWI court system well.

Jeff Jowdy is admitted to practice law by the state bar associations of Connecticut and New York. He is also a member of the American Bar Association and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.

NY DWI Attorney Jeff Jowdy remains on the cutting edge of DWI defense strategies by regularly attending defense related seminars. He has received advanced level training in DUI defense trials, proper application of NHTSA field sobriety tests, blood and breath test equipment operations and maintenance, application of blood and breath tests and the study of physiological components to the ingestion of alcohol. The combination of experience will lead to a more complete defense argument that can make a positive difference in the outcome of your case.

Jeff Jowdy received an undergraduate degree from Wake Forest University and a juris doctorate from Pace University School of Law.

Poughkeepsie DUI Lawyer Jeff Jowdy offers legal assistance to everyone charged with an alcohol related driving offense, be it a first DWI, a repeat DWI, an out-of-state DWI, a probation violation or an arrest for driving with a suspended license.

For a free case review and information on your specific case, contact Jeff Jowdy by filling out the form to the left or calling (877) 565-1277. Time is important in a DWI defense, so call now for the best result.