New York City DWI Lawyers Arthur Lebedin and Russ Kofman Explain DUI Defense in New York

Jun 16, 2022

June 16, 2022 - /PressAdvantage/ - New York City DWI lawyers Arthur Lebedin and Russ Kofman releases a new article (https://www.lebedinkofman.com/manhattan-dwi-lawyer/) explaining DUI Defense in New York. The lawyer mentions that in many cases, an individual who has been charged with a DWI has had no previous exposure to the criminal justice system. However, alcohol-related charges are taken very seriously in New York City and the criminal record that comes with it can follow someone for the rest of their life.

“A driver is considered impaired if their blood alcohol concentration exceeds 0.05% and legally intoxicated at 0.08%. The severity of the charges and penalties will vary depending on blood alcohol concentration, whether drugs were involved, and whether the defendant is a repeat offender. Even a first offense can result in serious charges and penalties,” the article from the New York City DWI lawyers says.

Attorney Russ Kofman explains that there are distinct differences in the drunk driving charges in the state. These charges are usually dependent on specific factors surrounding the circumstances. DWI or driving while intoxicated means that the person was caught operating a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08% or more.

Defense attorney Arthur Lebedin adds that an aggravated DWI means that the person is caught operating a motor vehicle with a BAC of 0.18% or higher. For DWAI or Driving While Ability Impaired, a person’s BAC must be between 0.05% and 0.08%. There are also other charges such as AWAI–drugs and DWAI-combination.

In the article, the lawyers say that in New York, there is zero tolerance for drivers under the age of 21. These laws make it unlawful for a young driver to drive with a BAC of 0.02%. There is also another law called Leandra’s Law, or the Child Protection Act, that imposes severe penalties for drivers who are drunk driving with a child under the age of 16 in the vehicle.

Attorney Lebedin also says, “Under Leandra’s Law, an impaired driver who causes the injury of a child under the age of 16 may be charged with a Class C felony, punishable by up to 15 years in prison. An impaired driver who causes the death of a child under the age of 16 may be charged with a Class B felony, punishable by up to 25 years in prison.”

Lastly, attorney Kofman emphasizes the importance of having a skilled lawyer when facing charges of DWI. An experienced lawyer may be able to help the defendant understand their rights and protect their freedom.

About Lebedin Kofman LLP

Russ Kofman and Arthur Lebedin are seasoned, aggressive litigators handling cases in both the state and federal courts. Together, they manage the Lebedin Kofman Law firm. They handle civil rights cases as well as family law, high-net-worth divorce, and highly contested custody cases. Attorney Kofman and attorney Lebedin believe in their clients and work hard to fight for their rights and help them receive the best possible outcome for each of their cases. Call today to speak with an experienced attorney: (646) 663-4430.

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