Once a person has been arrested for DWI (driving while intoxicated), a series of serious events take place. At this point, an individual’s livelihood, driving license and even their freedom, can be put at immediate risk. The penalties can be severe and long-lasting and can include locking devices on your car’s ignition, mandated driving classes, probation and jail terms. The embarrassment, publicity and financial impact on the individual and his family can be long-term in nature, and stressful, with painful financial effects.
In New York State, penalties can range from a six-month suspension of guilty party’s drivers license, to hefty fines. For a first offence, the court can (depending on the circumstances) order a suspension of a driver’s license, and a minimum $1,000 to $5,000 fine. For subsequent convictions past the first however, the penalties become increasingly severe.
One question that often goes through people’s minds is the question of whether or not they really need an attorney? There is an understandable concern that an attorney will be an added expense on top of everything else they may be looking at in terms of fines and, sometimes, restitution. However, the need for an experienced attorney becomes more obvious when you realize that all of these DWI penalties – including jail time – can sometimes be mediated (or even eliminated, at times) by a skilled attorney.
Most DWI attorneys give an initial free consultation to their clients to determine whether or not there is a valid reason for representation. An honest and ethical attorney will ensure that you are represented fairly as a defence client. Gregory. R. LaMarca P.C, a DWI Attorney in Nassau County, NY provides that honest and ethical approach that is so necessary when so much is at stake.
You are definitely going to need an attorney if you find yourself charged with a DWI in New York State. As a DWI Attorney in Nassau County, NY, Greg P. LaMarca has deep experience in this particular area of defence. Choosing an attorney for your personal injury case may seem like an overwhelming task, but there’s no reason for you to let this become a barrier to getting representation.
