Drunk Driving Defense in White Plains, Greenburgh and Yonkers
The defense attorneys of Greenspan & Greenspan have protected the rights of people charged with DWI, DWAI and related offenses since 1959. We offer a distinctive combination of legal knowledge, courtroom skills and deep community roots to provide outstanding client service for people in Westchester County. To learn how we can help you find the best defense strategy for your DWI case, contact us in White Plains.
Call 914-290-4403 or 888-895-8231 for the Advice of a Seasoned Trial Lawyer
We advise clients about the full range of their legal and practical options for resolving such alcohol-related offenses as:
- First-offense DWI
- Repeat DWI, including offenses based on prior DUI convictions from other states
- Aggravated DWI, including felony charges
- Charges under Leandra's Law, which makes it a felony to commit DWI or DWAI-Drugs with a child under 16 in the vehicle
- DWI while holding a commercial driver's license
- Underage DWI and DWAI charges
- DWAI-Drugs
- Driver's license suspension hearings
Westchester County also recently passed a tough new law calling for civil forfeiture of motor vehicles involved in DWI, DWAI or drag racing offenses within the county.
If you are convicted of any drunk driving offense in the county, or an illegal speed contest on certain county highways, the Westchester County Attorney can start a separate civil action seeking transfer of title to the vehicle from the owner to the county. Owners subject to forfeiture will have the chance to present a defense, including relief based on "substantial and unwarranted hardship." The new law is effective as of December 10, 2010.
Another important point about DWI defense in Westchester County is the discretion that each branch office of the District Attorney's Office has in charging decisions or plea negotiations in certain misdemeanor cases. New York law itself restricts the availability of plea compromises or dismissals under many circumstances, but within certain limits your legal options might vary a great deal depending on the town or village court where your case will be heard. Because our lawyers are in these courts frequently, Greenspan & Greenspan can give you an accurate idea of just what to expect in your case.
Find out more about your defense options in a free phone consultation. For the advice of an experienced Westchester County DWI defense attorney, contact Greenspan & Greenspan in White Plains.
