Law Office Of Brian Berkowitz

If you are arrested and charged with a DWI (driving while intoxicated) in Rockland County or anywhere in the State of New York, you will be involved in two separate cases. One part of your case will involve the criminal court system, where you will face misdemeanor or felony charges depending on the circumstances of the incident.

Are you facing charges for an Aggravated DWI in Rockland County? If so, it is important that you seek professional legal help from an attorney who is familiar with New York DWI cases and knows how to defend them. As a Rockland County Aggravated DWI attorney, I can provide the comprehensive and skilled legal representation you need in facing this serious charge.

Have you been arrested for drunk driving in Rockland County within 10 years of a previous conviction? The penalties in New York are severe for a first DWI. If you have been arrested for a second or third DWI, you will be facing felony charges. In this situation, it is extremely important that you have a reliable attorney in your corner as soon as possible.

In New York, a driver's very first DWI conviction is considered a misdemeanor (provided there are no aggravating factors). However, in recent years, New York lawmakers have made DWI laws tougher on convicted drivers-both those who may have multiple convictions and those whose circumstances meet new requirements.

Driving while under the influence of drugs or a combination of drugs and alcohol is illegal in New York. The types of drug or combination of drugs you take, which can impair your driving ability and result in an arrest includes both illegal and legal prescription drugs and even over-the-counter drugs.