DWI/DUI

If you have been ticketed and arrested for Driving While Intoxicated, DWI (DUI) in Queens or NYS you are going to need a lawyer. DWI (DUI) is a criminal offense and is considered a misdemeanor. Therefore, if you are arrested for a DWI (DUI) you will go to criminal court. A conviction will stay on your record for 5 yrs. When defending a DWI (DUI), My Tickets NYC’s goal is to get the DWI (DUI) reduced from being a misdemeanor to a noncriminal offense.

The driving and drinking laws are tough because they save lives. However, each year most of the people who receive a DWI (DUI) are good people who were out at a party or with friends and had a few drinks, did not feel intoxicated, were stopped and found out the hard way that you do not need to have many drinks to receive a DWI (DUI) ticket. We all know the dangers of driving while drunk but some people can be charged with a DWI (DUI) after just two or three drinks. The lawyers at My Tickets NYC are here to help the good people of Queens and New York if they are facing a DWI (DUI). They will defend you in the most effective manner possible aiming to dismiss the charges completely.

The consequences for DWI (DUI) are severe. If you are found guilty for your first offense you will have: your license suspended for a minimum of six months, a mandatory alcohol evaluation, a fine between $500 and $1000 and you can be put in jail for up to 1 year. New York is very serious about curtailing DWI (DUI) be they in Queens or anywhere in the state.

If you are convicted for a second DWI (DUI) you will have: your license suspended for 1 year or until you turn 21, a mandatory alcohol evaluation, a fine between $2,000 – $10,000 between 5 days and 4 years of jail time, 30 days of community service, a mandatory ignition interlock device and felony charges!

A third conviction and you will face: a 1 year minimum suspension of your license, mandatory alcohol assessment, $2,000- $10,000 in fines, 10 days – 7 years in jail, 60 days community service, and mandatory ignition interlock device.

Of course in each instance there is a minimum of a $250 NYS driver’s responsibility assessment fee per year, for three years, totaling $750.

If you have a Commercial Driver’s License your penalties are even greater and you are at risk of losing your commercial license. We recommend you visit the NYS DMV site for all of the details, fines and programs you may face if convicted of a DWI (DUI). Suffice it to say, if you are facing a DWI (DUI) in Queens or NY, you need the lawyers at My Tickets NYC!

For complete details of being found guilty of a DWI (DUI) in New York, see here DWI (DUI) laws for Queens & New York.

The lawyers at My Tickets NYC are experienced and talented at fighting DWI (DUI) arrests. There have been many instances where they have been able to successfully defend what seemed a very dire situation. While they cannot perform miracles, they can and will develop the best defense possible for their clients. Their goal is always acquittal. In such cases, this may not be possible. It is here that they will work to mitigate the consequences so that they affect your life the least. If you have been arrested for drunk driving or driving while under the influence of drugs you need an experienced DWI (DUI) lawyer like the ones at My Tickets NYC – call them at 917-426-2WIN (2946) or complete the e-mail form.