DWI charges Archives - Petrus Law https://petruslaw.com/dwi-charges/ New York City Criminal Defense Attorney Mon, 18 Jul 2016 19:27:07 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://petruslaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Paul-Photo-150x150.png DWI charges Archives - Petrus Law https://petruslaw.com/dwi-charges/ 32 32 113137554 Penalties for Refusing a Breathalyzer Test in NY https://petruslaw.com/2014/09/18/penalties-for-refusing-a-breathalyzer-test-in-ny/ https://petruslaw.com/2014/09/18/penalties-for-refusing-a-breathalyzer-test-in-ny/#respond Thu, 18 Sep 2014 10:59:15 +0000 http://petruslaw.com/?p=1436 You are legally allowed to refuse a breathalyzer test. Refusing a breathalyzer test doesn’t mean you will avoid charges, and you could receive the following penalties: License Revocation: Your driver’s license will be suspended for a year. Suspension for a commercial driver is 18 months. Fines: You may be subjected to a $500 fine, and for a second time refusal it is $750. Second Refusal: If you are older than 21, and if you have a second refusal within 5-years of the first, then your license will be revoked for 18 months. Revocation is permanent for a commercial driver. If […]

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]]> You are legally allowed to refuse a breathalyzer test. Refusing a breathalyzer test doesn’t mean you will avoid charges, and you could receive the following penalties:

License Revocation: Your driver’s license will be suspended for a year. Suspension for a commercial driver is 18 months.

Fines: You may be subjected to a $500 fine, and for a second time refusal it is $750.

Second Refusal: If you are older than 21, and if you have a second refusal within 5-years of the first, then your license will be revoked for 18 months. Revocation is permanent for a commercial driver. If you are younger than 21, and if you have a second refusal within 5-years, then your license will be revoked for a year or until you turn 21.

If you are younger than 21, and refuse to take a breathalyzer test, then you might have to pay a $300 fine under the Zero Tolerance Law. This law applies to any person younger than 21, who operates a vehicle while having a blood alcohol concentration of at least (BAC) .02% but not more than .07%.

Hire a New York DWI Defense Attorney

If you are facing a DWI charge or refused to take a breathalyzer test, then contact New York criminal defense lawyer, Mr. Paul D. Petrus Jr. Call 212-564-2440 for a free initial consultation.

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]]> https://petruslaw.com/2014/09/18/penalties-for-refusing-a-breathalyzer-test-in-ny/feed/ 0 1436 How To Reduce Or Avoid A DUI Sentence https://petruslaw.com/2014/08/13/how-to-reduce-or-avoid-a-dui-sentence-newyork/ https://petruslaw.com/2014/08/13/how-to-reduce-or-avoid-a-dui-sentence-newyork/#respond Wed, 13 Aug 2014 08:16:04 +0000 http://petruslaw.com/?p=1213 New York DWI Lawyer Paul D.Petrus, Jr. can help you receive a better plea bargain, or get your case dismissed entirely. This slide discusses the various ways which your DWI attorney in NY can reduce or avoid a DUI sentence for you. To know more, call 212-564-2440 or send mails at [email protected] . Click here to Download PPT

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]]> New York DWI Lawyer Paul D.Petrus, Jr. can help you receive a better plea bargain, or get your case dismissed entirely. This slide discusses the various ways which your DWI attorney in NY can reduce or avoid a DUI sentence for you. To know more, call 212-564-2440 or send mails at [email protected] .

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]]> https://petruslaw.com/2014/08/13/how-to-reduce-or-avoid-a-dui-sentence-newyork/feed/ 0 1213 Breathalyzer Test Refusal – How it Affects a DWI Case https://petruslaw.com/2014/08/01/breathalyzer-test-refusal-how-it-affects-a-dwi-case/ https://petruslaw.com/2014/08/01/breathalyzer-test-refusal-how-it-affects-a-dwi-case/#respond Fri, 01 Aug 2014 14:30:32 +0000 http://petruslaw.com/?p=1203 If a police officer suspects you have been intoxicated while driving, then he might ask you to take a breathalyzer test to determine your BAC (Blood Alcohol Concentration) level. If your BAC level is more than 0.08% then you might be subjected to further tests like blood and urine test and later arrested for DWI. What happens if you refuse in New York? Under New York state law, you are required to take the breathalyzer test when an officer stops you and ask you take the test. If you refuse, then your license is suspended for 1 year and you […]

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]]> If a police officer suspects you have been intoxicated while driving, then he might ask you to take a breathalyzer test to determine your BAC (Blood Alcohol Concentration) level. If your BAC level is more than 0.08% then you might be subjected to further tests like blood and urine test and later arrested for DWI.

What happens if you refuse in New York?

Under New York state law, you are required to take the breathalyzer test when an officer stops you and ask you take the test. If you refuse, then your license is suspended for 1 year and you will owe the state $500 if it is your first refusal. If it is your second or third refusal then your license will be suspended for 18 months and the fine is $750.

Can you refuse to take a breathalyzer test in New York?

It usually does not help you to refuse to take a DWI test. If you refuse to take the test, then it becomes easy for the prosecutor to argue that you knew that you were drunk, and because of that you refused to take the test. Also, refusing the test does not guarantee you that you won’t be convicted and if convicted you may have to face jail time for up to a year, or a fine up to $1,000, or both.

Get the help of DWI lawyer NYC, New York

If are accused of refusing a DWI test or disputing the results of the test, get the help of an experienced NYC DWI lawyer. Unlike other traffic related arrests, it is not easy to fight a DWI accusation without legal help especially if the incident involved injury to people or property, or if it’s your second or subsequent DWI.

If you want to avoid sentencing or even reduce it to fines and probation, contact Mr. Paul D. Petrus Jr., the experienced NY DWI attorney immediately. He can help you with his experience in all types of criminal areas both in federal and state courts. Call at 212-564-2440 for free initial consultation.

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]]> https://petruslaw.com/2014/08/01/breathalyzer-test-refusal-how-it-affects-a-dwi-case/feed/ 0 1203 How To Reduce Or Avoid A DUI Sentence https://petruslaw.com/2014/07/31/how-to-reduce-or-avoid-a-dui-sentence/ https://petruslaw.com/2014/07/31/how-to-reduce-or-avoid-a-dui-sentence/#respond Thu, 31 Jul 2014 11:52:37 +0000 http://petruslaw.com/?p=1167 If you are pulled over driving under the influence of drugs, alcohol or any intoxication that can impair your concentration, it will become a DWI case. DWI is a criminal offense in the state of New York, and it’s important to work with an attorney who is qualified to defend you against any DWI charges you are facing. If you are charged with DUI in New York, Mr. Paul D. Petrus Jr., the experienced DWI attorney, has the knowledge and experience of NY DWI laws and is ready to help you. Call at 212-564-2440 to schedule a free initial consultation. […]

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]]> If you are pulled over driving under the influence of drugs, alcohol or any intoxication that can impair your concentration, it will become a DWI case. DWI is a criminal offense in the state of New York, and it’s important to work with an attorney who is qualified to defend you against any DWI charges you are facing.

If you are charged with DUI in New York, Mr. Paul D. Petrus Jr., the experienced DWI attorney, has the knowledge and experience of NY DWI laws and is ready to help you.
Call at 212-564-2440 to schedule a free initial consultation.

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]]> https://petruslaw.com/2014/07/31/how-to-reduce-or-avoid-a-dui-sentence/feed/ 0 1167 How a DUI/DWI Criminal Record Affects Your Driving Privileges https://petruslaw.com/2014/07/02/how-a-dwi-criminal-record-affects-your-driving-privileges/ https://petruslaw.com/2014/07/02/how-a-dwi-criminal-record-affects-your-driving-privileges/#respond Wed, 02 Jul 2014 11:58:21 +0000 http://petruslaw.com/?p=1086 Each time you receive a DWI charge, you also receive a negative mark in your driving record. The negative marks on your driving record are there for a minimum of 10 years, and can affect your driving privileges and career/job options. Ways in which a DUI criminal record can affect your driving privileges License suspension: Your driver’s license may be revoked or suspended. Restricted driving: You may have to restrict your driving. For example, you may be allowed only to drive to and from your job location. Probation period: You may face probation, where all your driving movements are closely […]

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]]> Each time you receive a DWI charge, you also receive a negative mark in your driving record. The negative marks on your driving record are there for a minimum of 10 years, and can affect your driving privileges and career/job options.

Ways in which a DUI criminal record can affect your driving privileges

License suspension: Your driver’s license may be revoked or suspended.

Restricted driving: You may have to restrict your driving. For example, you may be allowed only to drive to and from your job location.

Probation period: You may face probation, where all your driving movements are closely observed.

High insurance rates: When car insurance companies look into your driving record, they may asses you as a risky driver and charge more or even refuse your auto insurance request.

Other ways in which a DUI record can affect you:

  • A DUI criminal record can affect career opportunities.
  • You may not be able to rent a house in some areas, because their policies do not allow tenants with criminal history.
  • This DUI criminal record is also considered when you apply for health, life, and home insurance.

A DUI/DWI conviction can have a devastating effect on you. If you have been charged with DUI/DWI in NY you need to hire an experienced New York DUI/DWI attorney.

Mr. Paul D. Petrus Jr., the experienced DWI attorney in NY, has the knowledge and experience of NY DWI laws and is ready to help you. Call at 212-564-2440 to schedule a free initial consultation with Mr. Petrus.

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