Nassau County DWI Lawyer
All DWI charges and DUI charges are criminal offenses which carry serious consequences. A conviction for driving while intoxicated in Nassau County usually carries a sentence of probation or jail, and a fine. Just being charged with DWI can affect your driver’s license. Consequently, if you have been charged with a DWI or DUI in Nassau County, it’s best to consult with a Nassau DWI Lawyer.
If a DWI charge is based on a breath test reading, the judge will automatically suspend the motorist’s driver’s license for 30 days simply for being charged with DWI. If it is alleged that the driver refused to take a breath test, a hearing will be scheduled at DMV to determine whether there was a refusal as defined by the law. If the administrative law judge determines that there was in fact a refusal, the motorist’s drivers license will automatically be suspended. Those convicted of a Nassau DWI or DUI will again have their license suspended upon conviction of DWI or DUI.
Nassau County DWI and DUI cases can be complicated. The goal of every Nassau DWI Lawyer is to have the DWI or DUI charge reduced to a violation. In considering whether or not to reduce a Nassau County DWI charge, the prosecutor will consider such factors as whether there is a blood alcohol reading, if so, the reading, whether this is the first time the motorist has been charged with DWI or DUI, the age of the motorist, and whether there was an accident.
If you or someone you know has been charged with a Nassau County DWI, contact Nassau DWI Lawyer Gary S. Miller for a free consultation.