Long Island DWI Lawyer

Drunk Driving Accidents - License Suspension - Reckless Driving

Any Long Island DWI lawyer will know the vast majority of our DWI and traffic violations clients are not criminals. Rather, they are people who made bad choices. They have misjudged situations--situations which may have held unknown consequences. At our Long Island law office, we help people with the results of their momentary misjudgments. We defend them against traffic charges such as drunk driving, reckless driving, or traffic violations. If a family member is in jail after a DWI arrest or you are facing stiff fines because of a traffic violation, contact an attorney dedicated to helping you handle the problem. We don't guarantee that we can make your difficulties disappear. However, we do guarantee that we will offer you personal attention, a vigorous and thorough defense, and knowledgeable advice about your options when facing a DWI or traffic charge.

Don't Delay-Contact an Attorney Immediately after a / DWI Arrest

Time is of the essence when you are jailed after a DWI arrest. If you wait to contact an attorney until the indictment is issued, it will be difficult to negotiate with the prosecutor about reducing the charges. When we cannot negotiate with the prosecutor, our Mineola attorney provides you with dedicated representation. We explain the legal process to you and your family. Because we have defended many people over the years against drunk driving charges, we know what will happen next. This helps our clients, relieving them of their anxiety about the unknown.

New York Traffic Ticket Defense Attorney

A New York traffic attorney know our state is no different from other states when it comes to common traffic violations. Drivers in New York are often ticketed for a moving violation (such as speeding), reckless driving, running red lights, and driving while impaired or under the influence. Drivers who insist upon driving without a license or with a suspended or revoked license receive their share of tickets, too. In the summer months, motorists rushing out to the Hamptons from New York City are frequently involved in traffic violations on Long Island's clogged highways. If you have a Nassau County traffic violations, a local New York traffic ticket lawyer such as Kenneth S. Feraru can represent you.

Traffic Tickets and Violations in New York

Many ticket recipients as well as motorists' associations have suggested that today's economic woes have pushed some municipalities to ticket more drivers as a way of generating badly needed revenue. Whether that's true or not, New York State takes traffic violations and their associated penalties very seriously and won't hesitate to take the license of repeat offenders.

New York operates on a motorist point system. The state will suspend your license if you:

• Accumulate 11 or more points in 18 months
• Are convicted of three or more speeding violations in 18 months
• Are convicted of any drug or alcohol-related offense

For certain New York traffic violations occurring on or after November 18, 2004, the state also assesses a Driver Responsibility Fee for the next three years. These violations include:

• Drug or alcohol-related offenses.
• Refusal to take a chemical test.
• Accumulation of six or more points in the 18-month period in New York State, Quebec or Ontario (reciprocal reporting areas).

These fees, penalties, and assessments can add up. The Driver Responsibility Fee for driving while intoxicated is $250 per year or a total of $750, plus any fines and a suspension termination fee. In all likelihood, your vehicle insurance premium will also increase. Because a New York traffic ticket violation can be so costly, many drivers don't feel comfortable fighting the court battle alone.

Kenneth S. Feraru, New York speeding ticket lawyer, understands the New York traffic violation law and has successfully represented New York drivers charged with both moving and non-moving violations.

For a confidential, no-cost initial consultation to discuss your New York traffic violation, call us at (516) 535-3333 (toll free: (866) 529-3030), or complete our quick contact web form.