New York City Drunk Driving: Attorneys With Decades of Experience
The great majority of people arrested for DWI in Nassau County or elsewhere in New York must make at least two court appearances: one for an arraignment and another for trial and/or a plea and sentencing. Exact procedures vary depending on where your arrest occurred, the level of misdemeanor or felony charges filed against you, and numerous other factors.
Most often just prior to being released from custody, accused DWI offenders are given documents ordering them to appear in criminal court for arraignment. There many reasons you should contact a skilled DWI defense attorney as soon as possible, but getting knowledgeable legal counsel before your arraignment is critical.
Your Arraignment Will Influence Next Steps in Your Case
Often, we hear the question, "What will happen to me in court?" As former prosecutors with a combined 50-plus years in practice, we can offer very specific information with confidence. Although exact arraignment procedures may differ somewhat from court to court:
- The exact charges against you will be read, and you will be asked whether you are represented by an attorney or want a court-appointed defense lawyer.
- You will be asked whether you plead guilty or not guilty — and a plea will be entered even if you cannot or do not answer.
- Your driving privileges will be suspended entirely pending a DMV hearing and next steps in your case.
- Your next court appearance will be scheduled — for a preliminary hearing, pre-trial conference or trial, depending on your precise situation.
At the first opportunity — before or after your arraignment — we will talk through what happened, investigate as necessary and lay out legal options honestly and clearly, answering whatever questions you have. Ultimately, we can help you decide whether to plead guilty or enlist us to fight conviction aggressively all the way through trial. Whichever path is right for you, we will guide you and advise you every step of the way
Call 800-399-7098 Now for a Free Attorney Consultation
We have handled many DWI cases throughout the area we serve, including numerous cases that went all the way through trial. The best time to get us involved as soon as you possibly can after being stopped by the police, but you can contact us at any point afterward and benefit from our deep experience and determination to get the best result possible for you.
