If you have been charged with driving any type of vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs, it’s important for you to secure competent and experienced legal representation as soon as possible.

Bukh & Associates, PLLC deals effectively with DUI's, resisting arrest, license suspensions and DMV issues that result from such charges.

The following is a list of  New York State drug and alcohol related charges that can potentially result in criminal penalties against those accused:

• DWI: Driving While Intoxicated; .08 BAC or higher, and/or other evidence of intoxication
• Aggravated DWI: .18 BAC or higher.
• DWAI: Driving While Ability Impaired by Alcohol; .06 BAC to .07 BAC, and/or other evidence of impairment by alcohol.
• DWAI: Drug: Driving While Ability Impaired by the Use of a Drug (i.e., that is not alcohol).
• DWAI: Alcohol/Drugs: Driving While Ability Impaired by the Combined Influence of Drugs or Alcohol and Drugs.
• Zero Tolerance Law: The motorist is under 21 years old and possesses a BAC of .02 to .07.
• DWI Chemical Test Refusal: A motorist who refuses to submit to a chemical test (normally a test of breath, blood, or urine) will suffer a revocation of his or her driver’s license for at least one year, and will have to pay a civil penalty of at least $500 to the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Blood alcohol concentration is defined as the percentage of alcohol by weight contained in a person’s blood (measured either directly from a blood sample or indirectly from a breath sample). Blood and breath tests are different, and conflicting results can occur. Under some circumstances, one type of test will establish your innocence, while the other type of test can result in an accusation of intoxication.

Most motorists don’t realize, however, that New York State does NOT allow them to choose which test to take. The police choose the test that will be used against the accused. Either the motorist submits to the test that the police have chosen, or suffers the consequences of a “refusal” to submit to a chemical test which can have serious consequences.

What consequences arise from a New York DWI arrest and conviction?

Some of the problems that arise with a DWI arrest and conviction include but are not limited to: Loss of your driver’s license, heavy fines, court costs and extensive administrative fees, probation, jail or state prison, vehicle impoundment or forfeiture, an ignition interlock device put on your car. These are all consequences that can occur from a DWI arrest and prosecution. New York State treats Driving While Intoxicated (“DWI”) seriously. The laws are very strict and the punishments are harsh.

Call in the DWI Lawyers who will fight for a "not guilty" verdict. Secure our dedicated DWI defense trial attorneys well-versed in the law and prepared to defend you through the whole process of a DWI trial. Retain an entire law firm that operates out of offices conveniently located in Brooklyn: Bukh Law & Associates, PLLC.

When you look for a lawyer to deal with your DUI/DWI dispute you should check out the following: (1) whether the lawyer or law firm has extensive experience in dealing with DUI/DWI cases; (2) how often has the lawyer or law firm gone to court or pled guilty to DUI/DWI. Picking the right lawyer for your DUI or DWI case can make an enormous difference in the consequences of the charge or getting the charges dismissed.

New York DWI Charges