DWI Defense Lawyers Defending Against Vehicular Assault Charges

Vehicular assault is the term used in New York for a DWI-related accident that results in someone getting seriously injured. Vehicular assault is a felony. If you've been charged with this crime, it's important to contact a knowledgeable DWI defense attorney in New York right away.

At Anelli Xavier, PC, our attorneys devote all of our energies to representing clients who have been charged with DWI-related offenses. 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. Contact us today to discuss your charges.

Accused of Injuring Someone in a DWI? You Could Go to Jail.

Many DWI defense attorney in New York arrests occur when the police arrive at an accident scene and determine that one of the drivers involved in the accident may have been driving drunk. If someone is seriously injured as a result of the crash, the alleged drunk driver may be charged with vehicular assault.

The penalties for vehicular assault include one to four years in jail. They may increase if you have prior DWI convictions or if your blood alcohol content ( BAC) was .18 or higher.

The injured person may be another driver, a pedestrian or the defendant's own passenger. The district attorney can pursue one of these cases whether or not the injured person wants to press charges. If he or she dies, the charge can be increased to vehicular homicide.

Call an Attorney Now Before the Evidence Is Gone

It is important to contact an attorney as soon as you've been arrested for vehicular assault. Whether or not you were drinking, the prosecutors need to show that you actually caused the accident, and that can often be called into question through timely accident scene investigation.

The lawyers at our firm are experienced at getting New York vehicular assault charges reduced to DWI or dismissed entirely with the help of skilled accident reconstructionists, and other forensic experts. Contact us today to have a knowledgeable attorney take charge of your case.