Under the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law, Driving while Intoxicated is a crime. When going into criminal court to defend yourself against these serious charges, you should have the best representation available to you. The potential penalties as a result of a DWI conviction involve jail time, probation, fines, license revocation and community service.

Along with the potential criminal penalties, a DWI prosecution brings with it many collateral consequences.

First, your permission to drive in New York State may be suspended while your case is pending. If the arresting officers say that you refused to take the breathalyzer offered to you, your license will be suspended immediately. You are then entitled to a hearing at the Department of Motor Vehicles where you may get your license back. Obviously, this hearing is important and you should be accompanied by an experienced attorney.

In addition, the New York City Police Department, and other jurisdictions, frequently impound the vehicles involved in DWI arrests. If that is the case, they will move to forfeit the vehicle. Once again, this consequence is very significant and should be handled promptly and thoroughly by a competent attorney.

Because of the complicated issues involved and the science which is introduced as evidence in a DWI prosecution, you should be represented by a law firm that has handled with these issues on a regular basis. TMR has represented hundreds of individuals in New York and New Jersey charged with DWI. We are prepared to do the same for you.