Albany NY DWI Attorney
If you have been arrested for DWI in the State of New York let our team of experienced, professional and affordable attorneys help. |
At Tully Rinckey PLLC we understand that experience counts. Our team consists of former DWI Prosecutor, a former United States Prosecutor, and a former County Court Judge who, while on the bench, oversaw more than thirty thousand cases, including numerous felony criminal trials. You can be confident that we are going to fiercely fight to protect your rights and get you the best possible outcome based on the facts and circumstances of your case. Our team of Attorneys has years of experience dealing with prosecutors, the Courts and the police. We regularly handle DWI cases in all Courts throughout Albany New York as well as Schenectady County , Saratoga County, Columbia County, Rensselaer County, Schoharie County and Greene County. See our Courts page for a complete list of the Courts in which we practice. Furthermore, at Tully Rinckey we firmly believe in personalized attention. You have our word that we will promptly return your phone calls and keep you informed of all developments in your case. |
Call us at 518-218-7100, there is no charge for the initial phone consultation. |
DWI Penalties and Procedures |
The term BAC, also known as blood alcohol content, is a measure of the concentration of alcohol in a person's blood. The higher your BAC, the more your judgment and coordination will suffer. Furthermore, your ability to judge distances, speeds and angles will be diminished. The degree of impairment depends on four basic factors:
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| NYS Alcohol and/or Drug-related Violations |
In New York State there are six basic alcohol and/or drug-related violations, the severity of punishment depends on which violation(s) you have been charged with. 1. Aggravated DWI: Driving While Intoxicated with a BAC of .18 or higher, or other evidence of intoxication. 2. DWI: Driving While Intoxicated; .08 BAC or higher or other evidence of intoxication. 3. DWAI: Driving While Ability Impaired (by alcohol); .05 BAC to .07 BAC, or other evidence of impairment. 4. DWAI / Drugs: Driving While Ability Impaired (by a drug that is not alcohol). 5. Chemical Test Refusal: A driver who refuses to take a chemical test (normally a test of breath, blood or urine) can receive a driver license revocation and must pay a $300 civil penalty ($350 for a driver of commercial vehicles) to apply for a new driver license. A driver who refuses a chemical test during the five years after a DWI-related charge will have their driver license revoked for one year and must pay a $750 civil penalty to apply for a new driver license. 6. Zero Tolerance Law: A driver who is less than 21 years of age and who drives with a .02 BAC to .07 BAC violates the Zero Tolerance Law. |
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