subject: DWI Attorneys: Initiating Your Road To Freedom [print this page] Driving while intoxicated(driving under the influence,drunk driving,operating under the influence,drinking and driving,drink-driving,impaired driving) is the act of operating a vehicle(includingbicycle,boat,airplane,wheelchair, ortractor) after consumingalcoholor other drugs. DUI or DWI are synonymous terms that represent the criminal offense of operating (or in some jurisdictions merely being in physical control of) a motor vehicle while being under the influence of alcohol or drugs or a combination of both.It is a criminal offense in most countries.
Being charged with driving while intoxicated ("DWI") and/or operating a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration of a least .08 of 1% is a scary and overwhelming experience. Regardless of the circumstances surrounding your arrest, you have rights - including the right to be treated with respect from the time leading up to your arrest, before, during and after your trial and the right to representation by a lawyer who is sympathetic to those who have been accused of not only driving while intoxicated, but also operating a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration of at least .08 of 1%. Since a DWI charge in New York can have serious consequences (losing your driver's license, an increase in the price of your insurance coverage, and even jail or prison time), you need a DWI attorney who can protect your rights make sure you're treated fairly, and bring your case to the most favorable conclusion possible.
Drunken driving charges can cause serious problems for your life. Waiting and not taking care of this matter seriously will hurt you in the end. Getting a DWI defense Suffolk County lawyer should be your number one priority. They will know how to handle your case and put the best defense forward.
