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Ten DWI Mistakes
Arrested for a New York DWI, DUI? Avoid the 10 biggest mistakes

What Happens After A New York DWI, DUI Arrest?
There are usually both Motor Vehicle and Court Proceedings.

What Can I Do to Save My License after a New York DUI, DWI?
Fight to save your license! If you drive after losing your license, you face substantial penalties.

New York DWI Attorney Fees
What you will be charged and methods of payment.

Areas: Long Island, Southampton, New York, Suffolk County

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52 Things YOU Need to Know about Your New York DWI/DUI Drunk Driving Case that NO ONE is Telling YOU

5 things the District Attorney does not want you to know :

1. He does not have all the witnesses available to prove his case.
2. He has exculpatory evidence which would prove your innocence.
3. He does not really want to try this case against an experienced DWI/DUI defense attorney.
4. He has evidentiary problems in proving your blood alcohol level.
5. He's bluffing.

7 of the facts that must be proved before you can be found guilty:

1. Your identity
2. As a driver
3. Of a motor vehicle
4. In the state of New York, while
5. Your blood alcohol level was over one of the prescribed limits or
6. You were substantially incapable of driving (driving while under the influence) or
7. You were affected to to slightest degree in your driving ability (driving while ability impaired).

10 questions your DWI/DUI attorney must ask you.

1. What your itinerary was prior to arrest.
2. Your consumption of alcoholic beverages.
3. Your observations of the officer.
4. The officer's stated reasons for stopping you.
5. Whether the officer asked or ordered you to take roadside tests.
6. Your performance on roadside tests.
7. Statements you made to the officer.
8. What the results were of any breath or blood tests.
9. Whether there were witnesses to your drunk driving arrest.
10. Whether you were observed prior to a breath test,

What are the 4 items crucial to your drunk driving defense?

1. A good investigation of the facts.
2. Vigorous cross-examination.
3. A sound understanding of constitutional principles.
4. An experienced DWI/DUI attorney who is VERY knowledgeable about DWI/DUI defense, the breath or blood test and field tests.

What is the one thing your DWI/DUI attorney must do to raise objections based on the Complaint or Information Sheet?

• Appear in person for your arraignment.

Why a jury trial is advisable:

• Six people (if it is a misdemeanor, twelve if it is a felony) have to agree on your guilt instead of one.

What is necessary to get a jury trial?

• You automatically have a right to a jury trial, unless you are charged with Driving While Impaired, pursuant of Section 1192(1) of the Vehicle and Traffic Laws.

How the arresting officer's testimony can be discredited:

1. Inconsistent statements.
2. Failure to recollect.

5 requirements which must be followed for chemical and roadside tests to be valid:

1. The officer must have had a reasonable suspicion that you were violating the law.
2. The officer must have either had probable cause to arrest you or obtain your consent for roadside tests.
3. The officer must tell you that you have a right to refuse a portable breathalyzer test.
4. The officer must have probable cause before he arrests you and before he requires you to take a chemical test.
5. The officer must give you your Miranda rights after you are arrested, if he is going to interrogate you.

What are the 2 key pieces of information which must be learned in deciding to go to trial?

1. An estimation of the weaknesses and strengths of the State's case against you.
2. The effect of a conviction.

How to determine if you can plea bargain, and at what step you should do it.

• It's a cost benefit analysis. How much do you have to defend your drunk driving case?

What effect will this arrest have on my driver's license and when will I be able to drive?

• If your blood alcohol was over the legal limit or you refused a test, you may not be able to drive at all for 90 days to a year. If you are convicted in Court, you may be faced with a suspension, but you may apply for a conditional license. You can drive when you have a valid license given to you by the Department of Motor Vehicles.

How to save your driver's license if you're found guilty in court?

• Request a conditional or restricted use license if your license is suspended or revoked.

What 4 preliminary motions should be filed, and the danger to you if they aren't.

1. Motion to suppress evidence on the ground that you were unconstitutionally stopped.
2. Motion to suppress evidence on the grounds that there was an unconstitutional search and seizure.
3. Motion to suppress statements on failure to give Miranda rights.
4. Motion for Discovery of all evidence.

If these motions are not filed, your case may not be dismissed when it should have been. You may not be told about evidence which would prove your innocence.

7 defense tactics in pre-trial motions:

1. Contest the constitutionality of the DUI/DWI stop.
2. Contest the constitutionality of the administration of roadside tests.
3. Contest the constitutionality of the probable cause to drunk driving arrest.
4. Contest the constitutionality of the Miranda rights.
5. Contest the manner in which roadside tests were given.
6. Contest the admissibility of any chemical test such as the Intoxilyzer 5000.
7. Contest the constitutionality of any search and seizure.

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