Schenectady Impaired Driving Lawyer
The Difference Between DWAI - Alcohol and DWI
The charge Driving While Ability Impaired (DWAI) Alcohol is a lesser charge than Driving While Intoxicated (DWI). However, any alcohol or drug-related driving charge is equally serious. If you have been charged with DWAI in New York, you need a strong defense.
The attorneys at Colwell, Colwell & Petroccione, LLP, have extensive experience with DWAI defense. If you've been charged with DWAI or DWI, contact us as soon as possible so we can defend you from the beginning. Call our Albany office at 866-974-9186 or 518-462-4242 for a free consultation.
Basic DWAI - Alcohol Information
In New York, drivers who are pulled over and register a Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) of .05 or above can be charged with DWAI - Alcohol. Your BAC is the amount of alcohol by percentage in your bloodstream. In most cases, a DWAI - Alcohol charge is a violation, not a misdemeanor. If convicted, your license will be suspended for at least 90 days and you will be assessed hefty fines and mandatory state surcharges.
Reducing a DWI Charge to DWAI
In most situations, if you have been charged with DWI, you should try to get the charge reduced to a violation level DWAI - Alcohol. If you hire us, we will work hard to get your charge reduced. This is important because DWI is a misdemeanor, so the penalties and fines are more severe than a DWAI charge.
Utilize our extensive criminal defense experience in the Courts of the Capital Region and Hudson Valley and hire us today. We will fight to protect your rights and make sure your are treated fairly.
A Conviction Is Serious Business
Any alcohol related conviction (either DWI or DWAI) can continue to affect your life for many years to come. Even if you are only charged with a violation level offense such as DWAI-Alcohol, you need an expert to protect your rights. If you are charged with an alcohol related offense such as DWAI, our lawyers can help. Call us now at 866-974-9186 or 518-462-4242 or send an e-mail today.
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