In New York, DWI arrest (driving while intoxicated) typically refers to offenses where a suspect's blood alcohol content, or BAC, is between 0.08 and 0.17. New York state has recently amended its laws to create a new offense of aggravated DWI for cases where the BAC is .18 or higher. If you are arrested for aggravated DWI, the charges carry much harsher fines and consequences.
At the Law Office of Robert A. Shapiro we have over 40 years of experience handling criminal defense issues, including DWI/DUI arrests. Contact our office immediately if you are facing changes of driving drunk, or you are involved in a DWI-related crash.
What to Expect with Aggravated DWI:
Our New York DWI defense lawyer handles criminal cases at both the state and federal level. First-time DWI offences typically involve fines, license suspension and other consequences, including in certain cases jail time. New laws now define charges of aggravated DWI/DUI possibly resulting in greater punishment, including:
Many aggravated DWI cases, depending on the circumstances, may be negotiated down to a non-aggravated DWI charge even if the BAC is above .18. However it can be nearly impossible to negotiate down aggravated DWI charge to less than DWI, which is considered a misdemeanor crime.
No matter what the police may claim at the time of the arrest, if you are facing an aggravated DWI offense due to a blood alcohol content level of .19 or higher, contact the Law Office of Robert A. Shapiro for critical information that can make a difference in the outcome of your case.
To speak with an experienced Rochester, New York lawyer, contact the Law Office of Robert A. Shapiro.
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