A DWI charge is one of the most common outcomes of an encounter with police throughout the five boroughs. What was once treated as a relatively minor offense has more serious consequences than ever today, even if you are a first-time offender with a clean record.
If you have been arrested for driving while intoxicated (DWI) or another alcohol-related driving offense, taking your chances in court on your own or with an inexperienced attorney is a major risk. Under laws some have called the strictest in the nation, the penalties you face could be crippling. You need a Bronx drunk driving attorney who knows current New York laws, the courts and the system extremely well.
Determined Representation by Former High-Level Prosecutors
A DWI conviction will mean substantial fines and costs, loss of your driver's license for a lengthy period, major insurance rate increases, and potential jail time. With the recent passage of Leandra's Law, all misdemeanor and felony DWI offenders in New York are required to use ignition interlock systems — typically adding hundreds of dollars in costs per month.
Our defense lawyers have won numerous DWI defense cases at trial and successfully negotiated reduced consequences in many more. In fact, attorney Gerald Allen's reputation in this area brings many young prosecutors to court to observe when he tries a case. In previous DUI/DWI trials, Mr. Allen has obtained acquittals through, for example:
- Rigorous cross-examination of the arresting officer, revealing false testimony
- Bringing forth expert testimony to establish that an alcohol test was unreliable
Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island, Brooklyn and Bronx Drunk Driving Lawyers
For the Focus Your Case Deserves, Call 866-582-1893
At Goldberg & Allen, LLP, you will not find "quick plea, quick fee" New York City DWI attorneys. We will listen to your story, investigate, and explain legal options and likely outcomes based on decades of relevant experience.
When you contact us, you can count on personal attention to your unique challenge — whether you are desperate to protect a commercial driver's license (CDL), face extremely harsh consequences due to prior offenses, or are primarily concerned with protecting your reputation.
