DWI Defense Attorneys in New York

Fighting Harsh DWI Criminal Consequences

In any criminal justice system, a felony is a very serious charge. In New York, felony DWI and DWAI charges can carry substantial prison sentences as well as other harsh consequences. If you've been charged with a felony DWI, it is important to contact a lawyer right away.

At Anelli Xavier, PC, we provide strong DWI defense. No matter where you are charged in New York State, we are confident our firm will give you the best possible outcome due to our extensive training and sole focus on DWI Defense. A felony DWI charge can change your life. Contact us today to get an experienced attorney on your side.

Past Convictions Make Your Current Charges Much More Serious

In New York, if you've been charged with driving while intoxicated ( felony DWI) or driving while ability impaired ( DWAI charges) by drugs or a combination of alcohol and drugs, and you have been convicted of one of these crimes in the past 10 years, your charges will be considered a felony.

Felony offenses are punishable by more than a year in jail or prison. Some felony DWI and DWAI convictions carry sentences of up to seven years.

The penalties increase as the number of convictions on your record increases. A second conviction carries harsher penalties than a first conviction, and a third or subsequent conviction carries even harsher penalties. These penalties also include fines and driver's license revocation.

Other Circumstances May Result in Felony Charges

If the prosecutors claim that you caused a car accident while intoxicated in which someone was hurt or killed, you may face charges of vehicular assault or vehicular homicide. These charges are also considered felonies, even if you have no prior record of DWI convictions.

Getting charged with any felony is a very serious matter. The attorneys at our firm have the knowledge and experience to aggressively defend our clients against felony DWI charges in New York. Contact us today to discuss how we can help you.