New York is one of the toughest states on drunk driving. Many DUI-related charges carry mandatory sentences upon conviction, so it is imperative that you hire a skilled criminal defense attorney who can help you keep your license and stay out of jail. The lawyers with Gregg & Associates P.C. in Staten Island have represented clients throughout the tri-state area on DUI charges since 1998. You can rely on us to protect your interests at every stage, from arraignment through any trial and sentencing.
To provide a comprehensive defense, our DUI attorneys will seek the answers to these and other questions:
We may be able to challenge your arrest and the charges filed based on our investigation, especially if law enforcement failed to properly perform any of their duties.
Being stopped for driving with alcohol or drugs in your system can result in serious consequences. Losing your license and going to jail can impact every aspect of your life, from your job to your family. Make sure you understand what is at risk if you are convicted of these charges:
With subsequent DUIs, the penalties become even more severe. In fact, many second and third offenses are considered a felony under New York DWI law and carry penalties up to 10 years in jail and permanent loss of your license.
Unless you are willing to simply accept these severe consequences, the single best thing you can do after a DUI arrest is to hire a qualified criminal defense attorney.
Your instinct may be to quickly plead guilty and make the whole problem go away or to just handle your case yourself, but that plan carries risks. Not only do you face a fine, suspended license and possible jail time, but you also face having a DUI conviction on your permanent record, which is available for public review. You also have one strike against you should you ever be arrested again for drunk driving.
An experienced attorney gives you the best chance of achieving acquittal. But even if you are convicted, an attorney can help minimize your sentence. At Gregg & Associates P.C., our DUI attorneys offer a strategy that helps you achieve a better outcome than you would on your own.
Gregg & Associates P.C. offers a free initial consultation at our Staten Island office. If you are facing a DWI or related offense in the New York metro area, you owe it to yourself to learn more about how our attorneys can help. To schedule, please call us at 866-308-3353 or contact us online.