Nassau County NY DWI Lawyers

Being accused of driving while intoxicated in New York is a serious criminal offense that can result in both immediate penalties and long-term consequences. Drunk driving is never condoned, but having a NY DWI defense attorney will ensure that your rights are protected. Having qualified and experienced legal counsel can make the difference between being found guilty and having the charges reduced or the case dismissed.

The Nassau County NY DWI Lawyers with the Law Office of Richard Lerner understand that a successful defense against a DWI requires a combination of legal, technical and even social skills. They will use their understanding of New York DWI laws, experience in the courtroom and knowledge of breath and blood testing equipment to formulate the best and most aggressive defense strategy for your case.

There are many ways to challenge an arrest for suspicion of drunk driving in Nassau County. The Law Office of Richard Lerner will question if there was reasonable suspicion for the initial traffic stop and probable cause for an arrest, investigate whether the arresting officer properly administered a breath or blood test, look for a violation of Miranda rights, determine if the officer followed mandated policies and procedures and challenge a presumption of guilt. If the prosecuting attorney cannot prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt, there is a chance your charges could be reduced or dismissed.

The Nassau County DWI Attorneys with the Law Office of Richard Lerner offer a free, no obligation review of your case. After learning the specifics of your situation, they will be able to outline legal options and discuss their fee. To begin getting the legal help you need and deserve, fill out the form to the left or call (516) 741-4100.

If you failed a breath, blood or urine test during an arrest for drunk driving in Nassau County, your license will be suspended at arraignment.

If you refused to submit to a test for blood alcohol content, the state will initiate a second case against you that seeks to administratively suspend your driver's license. This is separate from the criminal case that is resolved in the courts. You will be given a date for a Refusal Hearing where you can challenge your license suspension and attempt to keep your driving privileges. If you do not appear at the hearing you will automatically lose your license.

The length of a license suspension depends on a number of circumstances, such as the level of your BAC at the time of your arrest and any prior DWI convictions.

The Nassau County DWI Lawyers with the Law Office of Richard Lerner offer complete drunk driving defense, including help with your license. Because the license suspension process includes discovery and testimony, hiring legal counsel before your first court date or before a Refusal Hearing is highly recommended. It could mean saving your driving privileges. It will also give the Law Office of Richard Lerner an opportunity to learn more about evidence against you and the prosecutor's argument, leading to a better DWI defense.

For more information and immediate help with your license, contact the Law Office of Richard Lerner.

All offenses for driving while intoxicated in Nassau County New York are subject to a jail sentence, fines, loss of license, loss of auto insurance, mandatory attendance at a victims panel and a driver responsibility fee. In some cases, the state may confiscate your vehicle's license plate, impound or immobilize your vehicle and require the installation of an ignition interlock device. The extent of the penalties increases with each additional conviction for drunk driving. The second offense is filed as a felony, requiring alcohol or drug rehabilitation treatment.

First time offenders may be eligible for community service and alcohol education classes in lieu of jail time, however Long Island prosecuting attorneys are aggressively requesting mandatory jail sentences even for first offense DWI. Hiring the Nassau County DWI lawyers with the Law Office of Richard Lerner could not only help you avoid being convicted, it could keep you out of jail.

A conviction for drunk driving in New York would lead to a criminal record. That could cause difficulties in keeping or locating a job and restrict you from opening a credit account. Canada is more strictly enforcing its long-standing policy of denying entry to those with a criminal record, even if it is for DWAI or misdemeanor DWI.

The DWI laws of New York are constantly being strengthened, with potentially significant impact on your freedoms and your future. The Nassau County, New York DWI Attorneys with the Law Office of Richard Lerner offer experienced criminal defense and they can make a difference in the outcome of your case. Time is very important for the successful defense of a DWI, so don't wait to contact the Law Office of Richard Lerner.

In New York there are two alcohol related driving offenses. Driving while intoxicated is the more serious offense and it is typically charged when a motorist registers a blood alcohol content at or above the legal limit of .08%. A lesser offense of driving while ability impaired, or DWAI, is charged with a BAC between .05-.079%.

A DWAI is treated as a traffic ticket, illustrating the significant difference just .01% in BAC can make and reinforcing the need for a qualified criminal defense attorney.

The defense strategies developed by the Nassau County, NY DWI Lawyers with the Law Office of Richard Lerner could lead to the reduction of charges, saving you from a criminal record, loss of license, fines and long-term financial burdens.

The Nassau County DWI Attorneys with the Law Office of Richard Lerner practice criminal law, including drunk driving defense. Both principals of the firm are former District Attorneys, giving them a unique perspective of both sides of a DWI case and giving you an advantage in the courtroom.

Richard W. Lerner received a juris doctorate from the Brooklyn Law School. He is a member of the Nassau County Bar Association and the New York State Bar. Richard Lerner has nearly four decades of legal experience, and he has represented clients accused of both misdemeanor and felony traffic crimes.

Kimberly D. Lerner received an undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan and a juris doctorate from Fordham University. She is a member of the New York State Bar Association and the Nassau County Bar Association.

Kimberly Lerner has conducted CLE lectures for the Nassau County Bar Association on NY DWI defense and plea bargaining. She is a legal correspondent for Fox News, CNN and MSNBC and has appeared The O'Reilly Factor, Hannity & Colmes, The Line Up, Scarborough Country, Live with Rita Cosby, Fox News Live, The Live Desk, Kendall's Court, Nancy Grace, The Big Story with John Gibson and The Strategy Room, as well as local news programs.

The Nassau County DWI Lawyers with the Law Office of Richard Lerner will review your case for free. For help with your arrest for drunk driving in NY, call (516) 741-4100 or fill out the form to the left. Time is very important so, for the best result, contact the Law Office of Richard Lerner now.