Gregg H. Redmond, PLLC

Attorney at Law

1379 Long Pond Rd. , Rochester NY 14626

Office: 585-225-0520 | Fax: 585-225-0145

DWI and Traffic Charges

HAVE YOU BEEN CHARGED WITH DWI?

If you or someone you love has been charged with DWI, most likely this will be one of the worst experiences of your life. This is the most common unintentional crime committed in society today. You need the experienced guidance of an attorney well versed in this complex area of law.

There are many facets to a DWI charges. On the criminal side, you may face penalties of loss of your driving privileges, fines, and possibly jail time. On the civil side, the Department of Motor Vehicles may impose civil penalties and conduct hearings to revoke your licence.

If you take the Breathalyzer or submit to a blood test, you will be charged with two separate counts of DWI. The first charge would be “common law DWI” or the inability to operate a motor vehicle as a reasonable and prudent driver. The second charge is “DWI per se” or having a blood alcohol concentration of .08% or higher. Aggravated DWI is a charge of having blood alcohol concentration of .18% or higher. DWAI can be charged when you have a .07% blood alcohol concentration or other evidence of impairment. If you are found guilty in criminal court of refusing to take the Breathalyzer or a blood test, your licence will be revoked for at least one year and you will be fined. The DMV will also impose a driver responsibility assessment for a DWI conviction or a refusal in the amount of $750 or $250 a year for three years. If you are convicted of a second DWI within ten years of your first violation, there are increased penalties in terms of fines and jail time.

If you have been charged with a crime or have been issued tickets for DWI, you need the experienced guidance that Gregg H. Redmond can provide.

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