Syracuse and Rochester DWI Lawyer

Practice in the following Regions, Cities, and Counties:
New York Statewide Coverage
Description of Practice:
Thomas Anelli has committed himself to exercising the highest degree of Drunk Driving Defense and is constantly engaged in the study of drunk driving defense from both a legal and medical perspective. His hard work and understanding of this intricate and specialized area of the law benefits his clients in a way that most other attorneys who complacently practice in this area can’t even understand. The Law Offices of Thomas Anelli is committed to offering Driving While Intoxicated Defense at the highest level by continuously making certain our attorneys understand the particular nuances of DWI law and the medical aspects of alcohol testing.

Synopsis of the Law Applicable to my Province or State:
The following are the drug and alcohol related violations in New York State:

DWI: Driving While Intoxicated; .08 BAC or higher or other evidence of intoxication

DWAI: Driving While Ability Impaired (by alcohol); .05 BAC to .07 BAC, or other evidence of impairment.

DWAI / Drugs: Driving While Ability Impaired (by a drug that is not alcohol).

Zero Tolerance Law: A driver who is less than 21 years of age and who drives with a .02 BAC to .07 BAC violates the Zero Tolerance Law.

Chemical Test Refusal: A driver who refuses to take a chemical test (normally a test of breath, blood or urine) can receive a driver license revocation and must pay a $300 civil penalty ($350 for a driver of commercial vehicles) to apply for a new driver license. A driver who refuses a chemical test during the five years after a DWI-related charge will have their driver license revoked for one year and must pay a $750 civil penalty to apply for a new driver license

First Appearance:

After you have been charged with a violation related to alcohol or other drugs, it is important for you to retain representation. You may represent yourself in court, but it is not recommended as this kind of violation is complicated. You could find yourself in jail very quickly if you are unsure of what you are doing.


Criminal Defense for:
All Felonies and Misdemeanors
DWI Litigation / DWI and DUI assistance to charged individuals
Traffic Matters