Experienced New York DWI Lawyer
If you have been arrested for driving under the influence, it is of the utmost importance to hire a knowledgeable DWI attorney. A skilled attorney can help you preserve your rights by refuting the evidence brought against you by prosecutors. At the Law Office of Patrick J. Conklin, I provide my clients with an aggressive defense of their rights and seek to resolve cases swiftly and affordably.
You Have the Right to Remain Silent
If you have been arrested for DWI, do not provide any unnecessary information to law enforcement officers. Do not discuss your case with the police before consulting an attorney. Contact me today for your free consultation.
I represent my clients in all drunk-driving related cases, both misdemeanor and felony, including:
- Driving while intoxicated (DWI)
- Felony DWI
- Vehicular homicide
What to Do When Pulled Over
Contrary to what you may have heard, if you are pulled over for suspicion of DWI, you are not required to consent to a field sobriety test. However, you are required to submit to a breathalyzer test if it is your first offense. If you refuse, your license will be suspended for six months even if you are acquitted at trial.
The penalties you face increase with each DWI conviction. A third DWI conviction is considered to felony DWI and will leave you facing prison time. For this reason it is extremely important to fight every DWI charge against you to avoid a cumulative effect. Whether you have been pulled over for the first time or face felony DWI charges, I will work closely with you to determine your best course of action.
Drug Related DWI Offenses
Usually involving driving while under the influence of marijuana, a conviction for drug-related DWI has similar consequences as DWI related to drunk driving. Before you are arrested, police will have a drug recognition expert determine whether you have used marijuana. After your arrest they will test you for drug use.
If you have been arrested for DWI or a related offense, you need an attorney to preserve your rights. Call 585-412-4260 for a free consultation.
