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DWI Lawyer in New York – Long Island & New York City

If you have been charged with a DWI in New York, it is important that you know that the days of walking into court and getting a slap on the wrist are over. Most counties in New York have done away with plea bargaining in DWI cases (or will only plea bargain in limited circumstances) and also routinely file civil lawsuits against drunk drivers to seize their car. If you are facing DWI charges in New York you have two options: plead guilty to DWI charges and have a criminal record for the rest of your life or fight the DWI charges.

You need an New York City and Nassau/Suffolk County defense attorney who knows the system, who has plea bargained and taken to trial numerous DWI cases, and who will personally handle all aspects of your case, including your DWI defense, civil forfeiture proceeding, and administrative hearings relating to license reinstatement, requests for temporary driving privileges, or both. You need Foley Griffin, LLP on your side. Contact a New York City DUI lawyer at Foley Griffin, LLP, right now. Call 24/7 toll-free 1-800-991-2773. Se habla español.

Partner Brian J. Griffin, a veteran of the Nassau County District Attorney’s Office, directs the Criminal Defense Practice of Foley Griffin, LLP. As a former DWI prosecutor, Attorney Griffin prosecuted many DWI cases to verdict. As a criminal defense lawyer, he has used that experience and knowledge to take many DWI cases to trial with a great measure of success.

Punishment for a first offense can include up to a year in jail and/or three years probation, revocation of your drivers’ license, the imposition of ignition interlock system, and vehicle seizure. A second offense is a felony punishable by up to three years in jail. Don’t face DWI charges alone. Contact a DWI lawyer at the New York offices of Foley Griffin, LLP.

Wall Of Shame Torn Down

We are proud to announce that our partner Brian Griffin, head of the firm’s criminal defense department, has successfully argued in front of Nassau County Supreme Court Justice, William LaMarca, a pivotal case involving the constitutional rights of those arrested in Nassau County for DWI. On behalf of a firm client, Mr. Griffin argued that the Nassau County Executive, Thomas Suozzi, improperly placed her name, information and ‘mug shot’ photo upon Nassau County’s “Wall of Shame” website. The website was devoted to placing the names and ‘mug shots’ of all persons arrested in the County for Driving While Intoxicated. The Court agreed with Mr. Griffin’s argument that the placement of our client upon the “Wall of Shame” amounted to a violation of her due process rights under the federal and state constitution. As a response to this challenge, the County Executive has removed from the “Wall of Shame” those persons not yet convicted of DWI. You can see the decision by clicking here and by visiting the In The Media page.

Crime Lab Attack Overturns Conviction

We are proud to announce that partner Brian Griffin, head of the firm’s criminal defense department, has successfully argued in front of Nassau County Court Judge George Peck, the first case of its kind involving the problems of the Nassau County Crime Lab. On behalf of a firm client, Mr. Griffin successfully argued that the long, steady and widespread problems of the Nassau County Crime Lab required that the conviction of our client be thrown out. During Mr. Griffin’s hearing in connection with the crime lab, the Nassau County Executive and Nassau County District Attorney made the unprecedented decision to close the crime lab.  You can see the decision by clicking here of by visiting our In The Media page.

Motor Vehicle Seizure

With a DWI, you are facing a wide range of penalties, including the loss of your license and possibly the loss of your car. The DWI attorneys at Foley Griffin, LLP can represent you in your civil matters (car seizure proceedings) as well as in your criminal matters (DWI proceedings). Contact our office to speak to a lawyer if your car has been seized by the police. We have a wealth of experience in this area; we’ll tell it to you straight if we think we can help you regain your car.

We go above and beyond to help our clients defend DWI charges.

• We will use expert witness when necessary to your defense.
• We are always up to date on changes in the law and the manner in which DWI cases are tried.
• We will refer you in a timely manner to a DMV certified alcohol counselor for alcohol evaluation and treatment; working with an alcohol counselor can help us obtain a favorable resolution in your case.

A DWI means you are facing criminal, civil, and administrative proceedings that could impact your life for some years, including drivers license suspension, fines, community service, even the loss of your car due to seizure laws. You could also be facing jail time. Contact an experienced DWI lawyer at the New York law firm of Foley Griffin, LLP, today.Available 24 hours a day. Call 1-800-991-2773.

Visit our Drunk Driving DWI Practice Center for additional information regarding DWI charges.