Spring Valley Lawyer: Fight High BAC DWI Charges
Did you blow a high BAC? New York has strict drunk driving laws and imposes harsh penalties on those who are convicted, especially if the drunk driving offense involved a blood alcohol content (BAC) of .18 or higher.
If you have been arrested for aggravated DUI/DWI ("high-BAC drunk driving"), you will need an experienced, aggressive criminal defense lawyer to fight the charges. At the Law Offices of Reuven J. Epstein, I have the knowledge, skills and determination clients need when facing aggravated DWI charges. Call 845-694-4522 or contact me online to arrange a free initial consultation to discuss your case and evaluate your defense options with an experienced Rockland County aggravated DUI lawyer.
New York Aggravated DUI/DWI Penalties
Drivers face serious consequences when convicted for DWI/DUI in New York. However, those consequences are augmented when the driver is convicted for drunk driving with a high BAC. Under New York drunk driving laws, a conviction for aggravated DUI/DWI can result in the following penalties:
- Up to a one-year jail term
- A fine between $1,000 and $2,500
- Up to three years of probation
- Mandatory installation of an ignition interlock device (and related expenses)
- Mandatory attendance at a victim's impact panel
- Annual driver assessment fee of $250 per year for three years
- Mandatory surcharges/court fees of $395
In the New York Vehicle and Traffic Law (VTL), drunk driving laws are contained within VTL 1192-2a. (Operating a Motor Vehicle While Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs)
Challenge Aggravated Drunk Driving Charges
As an experienced DWI/DUI defense attorney in New York, I have a thorough understanding of the drunk driving laws, the penalties my clients face and the defense strategies available to clients. If you have been arrested for aggravated drunk driving, I will thoroughly investigate the circumstances surrounding your arrest. For example, was there reasonable suspicion for a traffic stop or probable cause for your arrest? Additionally, I will work with necessary forensic experts to determine if there were errors in the BAC test results. The presence of smart phones or even the duration of blowing into the Intoxilyzer may have skewed BAC results.
Contact a Spring Valley and Rockland County DUI/DWI Lawyer
If you have been charged with aggravated DUI/DWI in Rockland County or surrounding areas, talk with a skilled drunk driving defense attorney before accepting any plea agreements. Call 845-694-4522 or contact my firm online to arrange an appointment.
