Drunk driving is the act of operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs to the degree that mental and motor skills are impaired. It is illegal in all jurisdictions within the U.S. The specific Criminal Defense offense is usually called driving while intoxicated (DWI) or driving under the influence (DUI).

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 17,013 people died in 2003 in “alcohol-related” collisions, representing 40 percent of total traffic deaths in the United States. Over 500,000 people were injured in alcohol-related accidents in the US in 2003. Therefore in New York City State, penalties for a Drunk Driving conviction are serious, ranging from loss of driving privileges and fines to possible jail time. DWI cases can be imposed with harsher punishment and penalties where the blood alcohol is .15 or more, where there is a traffic accident, refusal to take the chemical test, or any other attempt to evade police or flee the scene of a DWI accident.

The attorneys at Criminal Defense Justice NY are very familiar with DWI laws. Each time they managed to achieve the best possible outcome for their defendants.   If you or someone you know has been arrested for a DWI/ DUI, you need a qualified DWI attorney. Contact Criminal Defense Justice NY at 1 (866) 99 TRUST.