Orange County, New York DWI/DUI Defense Lawyers
Our criminal defense attorneys at Tarshis, Catania, Liberth, Mahon & Milligram, PLLC, advise people to take drunk driving charges seriously. It is important to obtain experienced representation to defend yourself if you have been charged with driving under the influence (DUI/DWI). If you simply plead guilty, you could be facing long-term consequences that could affect your livelihood, your family and your future.
Former Bronx Prosecutors to Protect Your Rights
Three of the criminal defense attorneys at our Hudson Valley law firm are former prosecutors who served in the Bronx and Rockland County district attorney's offices. This experience gives them an unusual level of awareness of possible defense strategies available, whether the charge is a felony or a DUI/DWI. They are skilled negotiators who have a record of accomplishment in securing alternative penalties for clients charged with DUI/DWI.
How We Fight Drunk Driving Charges
We fight DUI/DWI cases vigorously, as once convicted, a driver will find it very difficult to recover his or her driver's license. Some of the strategies we use include:
- Investigating the validity of the traffic stop
- Interviewing other passengers in the car
- Determining whether the police violated search and seizure prohibitions
- Ensuring that field sobriety and breathalyzer tests were properly administered and that equipment was correctly calibrated
- Negotiating a lesser charge, such as reckless driving or DWAI
We also defend clients against charges related to DUI/DWI, including vehicular homicide, felony DUI/DWI, underage drinking and driving, and drunk boating.
Seeking Alternate Penalties
The punishment for a DUI/DWI conviction can be severe and can even include jail time, especially if there were injuries or if you were previously convicted for drunk driving. We seek reduced penalties for clients, such as community service, alcohol assessment and treatment, or fines in lieu of other penalties.
Call a Newburgh Drunk Driving Defense Lawyer
For more information, contact our Newburgh DUI defense attorneys. Call Tarshis, Catania, Liberth, Mahon & Milligram, PLLC, at 888-719-4746 to schedule an appointment with an experienced New York attorney.
