Based in Albany, New York, our lawyers handle
DWAI Drugs cases mainly
in the following counties:
Albany
Schenectady
Rensselaer
Montgomery
Fulton
Saratoga
Essex
Greene
Columbia
Schoharie
Otsego
Ulster
Dutchess
Warren
Washington
New York State has a specific DUI-type offense called
DWAI Drugs, short for Driving
While Ability Impaired by Drugs. In most of these cases we believe the defendant
should fight the charges. Unlike DWI cases, the driver is not suspended while
the case is pending so the process is easier on our clients. It is also more
difficult for the prosecution to prove guilt because they have to prove that
drugs impaired the driver. With an alcohol DWI, they only have to prove a specific
blood-alcohol level.
A DWAI Drugs conviction is criminal - a misdemeanor.
Fines and expenses will likely exceed
$1000 and even approach $2000. A first offense will
also lead to license revocation. Another big
impact is potential increase in insurance rates.
Finally, a DWI Drugs misdemeanor stays on your driving record for at least 10
years, and will also generally show up on a criminal history check for
the rest of your life.
If your work involves driving, you might lose your job or not get a
job because of a conviction. We've seen it happen.
You can even be denied admission to other countries because of a DWAI.
In many cases the prosecution will offer a reduction to an alcohol DWAI,
a violation (not a crime). The consequences are still very severe and an alcohol
DWAI will stay on your NY driving record for 10 years or more.
We handle DWAI Drugs cases, and other DWI/DWAI cases, in all courts in the Albany Schenectady Troy Saratoga area. Call us at 888-733-5299. A person answers our phone 24 hours a day.
The call is toll-free and there is no charge for the initial phone consultation.
We charge $1500 or more to negotiate a plea bargain on a DWAI Drugs case,
and $5000 or more to fight.
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888-733-5299
PO Box 634, Ballston Spa, NY 12020
Fax: 518-708-8752 wredlich@gmail.com
Redlich Law Firm - Albany
NY
DWAI Drugs
©2011 Warren Redlich, Esq.
