Rochester, New York DWI/DUI Charges Defense Attorney
Skilled Rochester, New York DWI/DUI Criminal Defense Lawyer
The consequences that can arise from DUI/DWI charges and convictions are serious and far-reaching. Not only are the DWI legal penalties severe in New York, but the practical consequences that can arise are wide spread, impacting every aspect of your life.
At the Law Office of Robert A. Shapiro, we know you may feel embarrassed and ashamed of your behavior. You may also be scared and worried about your future and how DUI/DWI charges may affect it. DWI attorney Robert A. Shapiro has over 40 years of experience helping people charged with all types of DUI/DWI charges. He knows the laws and the courts, and he has the experience necessary to carefully guide you through the New York justice system while keeping these priorities in mind.
If you are facing DUI/DWI charges, you need to speak with an attorney who has extensive experience in DWI defense. Contact our Rochester criminal defense law firm immediately so that you do not miss important DUI defense opportunities and we can start working on minimizing the impact these charges can have right away.
There are a variety of legal penalties that the court can proscribe under New York DUI/DWI law:
- Suspension of your driver's license
- Fines
- Court costs and administrative fees
- Community service or required substance abuse treatment programs
- Jail or prison time
- Vehicle impoundment or forfeiture
- A mandatory ignition interlock device being installed on your car
- A personal injury lawsuit being filed against you if you hurt someone else while drunk driving
There are also a wide range of repercussions from driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs that can affect your ability to move forward with your life:
- Your chances of having a housing application granted
- Your ability to remain in dormitory on a college campus
- Your financial aid, including student loans, may be revoked
- It will affect how a prospective employer views you and your chances of being offered a job
- A criminal DUI/DWI conviction can affect your credit rating and chances of being approved for a new credit card
- You will not be allowed to cross the border into Canada unless you petition for special permission
DUI/DWI charges can also result in your community and neighbors changing their views about your character. There is a strong stigma attached to DUI/DWI charges, which can result in people believing you are reckless, irresponsible and have a larger problem with alcohol or drugs, even if this incident was a one-time occurrence. Your relationship with your family may change as well. This is why it is essential to have a criminal defense lawyer on your side who can try to help minimize the impact of these charges quickly.
Contact Robert A. Shapiro to schedule an initial consultation to find out how we can start helping you today.
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