As a Buffalo DWI Attorney, I am often asked what are the possible penalties for a DWI conviction. This will depend on a number of factors as to whether or not there was an accident, what your past record is. It can result in a fine, imprisonment, conditional discharge. There is also a civil penalty […]
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Dec
Dec
As a Buffalo DWI Attorney, I am often asked about the differences between DWI, which is driving while intoxicated, or DWAI, which is driving while impaired. There are many differences. First, driving while intoxicated is a criminal misdemeanor, whereas driving while impaired is a traffic infraction. There are also many differences regarding the possible jail […]
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Dec
Dec
As a Buffalo DWI attorney, I am often asked whether a DWI or driving while intoxicated can be reduced to a lesser offense. This will depend on a number of factors. Each county district attorney has a different policy regarding plea reductions. It will also depend on what your breathalyzer reading was, whether or not […]
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Dec
Dec
As a Buffalo DWI Attorney, I am often asked how long it will take to fight a DWI charge. We will be able to advise you on the length of the time after reviewing all the facts of your case. It can take from anywhere to two months to up to one year. Have you […]
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Oct
Oct
As a Buffalo DWI Attorney, I am often asked what is aggravated DWI. Aggravated DWI may involve either having children in the vehicle when you are arrested for driving while intoxicated or having a blood alcohol count in excess of 0.18. Were you recently charged with an aggravated DWI? If so, contact the experienced Buffalo […]
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Jul
Jul
As a Buffalo DWI attorney, clients often ask whether they will have to serve jail time for a DWI or driving while intoxicated case. DWI is a criminal misdemeanor where the possible jail is up to one year. Whether or not you’ll receive jail will depend on the circumstances including any past DWIs and the […]
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Jul
Jul
As a Buffalo DWI Attorney, I am often asked by clients whether or not they will lose their job because of a DWI or driving while intoxicated offense. This will depend on many factors. First off, if you have a commercial driver’s license, you may not be able to drive any longer. You also need […]
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Jun
Jun
As a Buffalo DWI attorney, I am often asked by clients whether or not they will lose their license for a DWI. If you are convicted or plead guilty to driving while impaired or driving while intoxicated, you will lose your license. It will be either revoked or suspended. However, you will be entitled possibly […]
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Oct
Oct
A Buffalo driver convicted of drinking and driving will find that, in some areas, the court has broad discretion when crafting a sentence. In addition to the expected consequences of fines and potential jail time or probation, the court may impose additional penalties aimed at educating or rehabilitating the defendant for the purpose of curbing […]