Multiple DUI Attorney

Fighting DUI Charges in New York State

If you've been charged with driving while intoxicated, you need the help of a New York criminal defense attorney. A conviction for driving while intoxicated can have serious consequences for your life. You could lose your driver's license, be required to install an ignition interlock device in your car, and suffer serious damage to your reputation. If you are facing multiple DUI charges, you face even graver consequences.

At Maryam Jahedi Law Firm P.C., our New York multiple DUI attorney has handled hundreds of cases and has a proven track record of success. Our attorney has also worked as a prosecutor in New York City, so she understands the other side of the law and can use that knowledge to help you.

If you are facing multiple DUI charges, contact our New York multiple DUI attorney to schedule a free consultation. Call (646) 798-7118 or contact us online.

What Is Considered Driving While Intoxicated in New York?

New York State defines driving while intoxicated (DWI) as operating a motor vehicle while impaired by alcohol, drugs, or a combination of the two. You can be charged with DWI even if you are not driving a vehicle at the time of the offense. You can be charged with DWI if you are found in control of a vehicle while intoxicated.

The specific circumstances of your case will determine the specific charges you face.

The most common charges for DWI are:

• First-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a vehicle in the third degree, a Class E felony
• Third-degree unlicensed operation of a vehicle, a Class A misdemeanor
• Second-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a vehicle, a Class A misdemeanor
• First-degree reckless endangerment, a Class D felony
• Second-degree reckless endangerment, a Class A misdemeanor

You can also face a charge of driving while ability impaired (DWAI). This is a less serious offense than DWI, but it is still a misdemeanor. You can be charged with DWAI if you are operating a vehicle while your ability to do so is impaired by drugs, alcohol, or a combination of the two. You can also be charged with DWAI if you are in control of a vehicle while your ability to do so is impaired.

What Are the Penalties for Multiple DUIs?

The penalties for multiple DUIs will depend on the number of convictions you have and the circumstances of those convictions. If you have one conviction for DWI, the penalties will be less than if you have multiple convictions.

The penalties for multiple convictions for DWI are:

• Second-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a vehicle, a Class D felony
• First-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a vehicle, a Class C felony
• Second-degree reckless endangerment, a Class D felony
• First-degree reckless endangerment, a Class C felony

The penalties for multiple convictions for DWAI will be less severe than those for multiple convictions for DWI. The penalties for multiple convictions for DWAI are:

• First-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a vehicle, a Class E felony
• Third-degree unlicensed operation of a vehicle, a Class A misdemeanor
• Second-degree reckless endangerment, a Class A misdemeanor

You can also face a charge of driving while ability impaired (DWAI). This is a less serious offense than DWI, but it is still a misdemeanor. You can be charged with DWAI if you are operating a vehicle while your ability to do so is impaired by drugs, alcohol, or a combination of the two. You can also be charged with DWAI if you are in control of a vehicle while your ability to do so is impaired.

Why You Need a New York Multiple DUI Attorney

If you are facing multiple DUI charges, you are facing serious consequences. You could lose your driver's license for years and face thousands of dollars in fines. You could also go to prison for years and have to deal with the consequences of a criminal conviction. A conviction for DWI can have serious consequences for your life. You could suffer damage to your reputation and have to deal with the expense of installing an ignition interlock device in your car.

A conviction for DWI could also have serious consequences for your immigration status. If you are not a U.S. citizen, you could face deportation. You could also lose your professional license if you are a doctor, nurse, or other professional. You could also lose your right to own a firearm. You could lose your right to adopt a child or your right to keep a child in your home.

The best way to protect your rights and fight your charges is to hire an experienced New York multiple DUI attorney. You need an attorney who understands the law and who can help you avoid.

If you are facing multiple DUI charges, contact our New York multiple DUI attorney to schedule a free consultation. Call (646) 798-7118 or contact us online.