It can happen to anyone. You join some colleagues or friends for a drink after work, or go to a party. You have a couple of beers, a glass of wine or a mixed drink. You don’t feel intoxicated, so you decide to head home. On the way, a police officer pulls you over—maybe for a minor infraction or maybe for no apparent reason. They ask you to submit to a blood alcohol test and you fail. Now what do you do?
The consequences of a DUI/DWI arrest can be devastating. In addition to the potential fines, you could risk the loss of your driving privileges for a significant period of time. If convicted, your auto insurance premiums will likely skyrocket, and you could even put your job at risk. It’s time to contact an experienced criminal defense lawyer.
At the Law Offices of Scott J. Limmer, we offer more than 13 years of criminal law experience to people in Queens County, Nassau County and Suffolk County. A former New York district attorney, Scott Limmer has seen firsthand how police and prosecutors prepare a drunk driving case. Because we can anticipate the strategies they will employ and the arguments they will make, we can help you take proactive measures to protect your rights.
When you have been charged with drinking and driving, one of the first things you want your attorney to do is determine whether police or law enforcement officers had probable cause to pull you over. Police cannot just randomly stop you to determine if you are violating the law. They must have reason to believe that you are committing or have committed a crime. This can be something as simple as having a broken tail light or an expired license tag. However, without probable cause to make the traffic stop, police cannot use any evidence obtained to prosecute you.
After you have been pulled over, police may ask you questions. You do not have to answer their questions without a lawyer present. You have the right to refuse to submit to a field sobriety test, and can also refuse to take a breathalyzer or blood alcohol test, although you can face immediate suspension of your license for such refusal.
Contact the Law Offices of Scott J. Limmer
To schedule a free initial consultation with an experienced New York DUI/DWI defense lawyer, contact us online or call our office toll free at 888-238-0888. Our phones are answered 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We take all major credit cards and will set up payment plans for qualified clients.
