DWI Attorney in Newburgh, NY

DWI Overview

An Experienced DWI and DWAI Defense Law Firm Serving
Clients in the Hudson Valley and Throughout New York State

Anyone can be arrested for drunk driving, even a future president (George W. Bush) or vice president (Dick Cheney). If you have recently been arrested for driving while intoxicated (DWI) or driving while ability impaired (DWAI), what matters now is what you do next.

Don't let financial considerations, fear or any feelings of shame or embarrassment cause you to make bad decisions that could affect your future for years to come. Choose an experienced attorney with a proven track record of success in these cases.

At the Law Office of James W. Winslow, P.C., in Newburgh, New York, individuals charged with DWI, DWAI and related offenses anywhere in New York state can find the intelligent yet aggressive legal representation it takes to avoid conviction or minimize the consequences of an arrest. The firm's approach to these cases is the product of more than 30 years of real-world experience with this ever-changing area of the law.

Understanding Your Rights, the Law and the Legal Process

Many of the firm's clients have neither been arrested before nor had any other experience with the criminal justice system. Whether this description applies to you or not, you are probably concerned about a number of things including the potential loss of your driver's license, higher insurance rates, the prospect of having a criminal record, or the prospect of losing your job or professional license.

If you have been convicted previously of a drinking-driving offense, even more serious consequences can occur from another conviction and it is even more important to get the best help as soon as possible. Also, the decision to take or not take the chemical test offered by the police is, often, a complicated choice with its own separate consequences. A call to an experienced attorney for legal advice as early as possible, preferably before you have made your choice while in police custody, is also extremely important.

Attorney Jim Winslow of the Law Office of James W. Winslow understands your need for information and will take the time to make certain you understand your legal rights, your options and the law. He will prepare you for what to expect each step of the way. He will take up the legal fight for you all the way through a trial if appropriate.

Exploring All of Your Defense Options

A blood, urine or Breathalyzer test result that puts your blood-alcohol content (BAC) at .08 or greater does not necessarily make you guilty of DWI. The same is true for chemical test results of .06 BAC or higher and the charge of DWAI. In either case, the state still bears the burden of proving, beyond a reasonable doubt, every element of the charge or charges against you.

At the Law Office of James W. Winslow, our lawyer understands that there are many possible defenses to charges, and he is committed to exploring every possible defense available to his clients. This includes challenging the legitimacy of the traffic stop, the field sobriety tests that gave officers the probable cause they needed to arrest you, or the accuracy of chemical test results based on the presence of certain medical conditions, dental irregularities or other factors, including what you drank and when.

Contact Information

The Law Office of James W. Winslow, P.C. provides DWI and DWAI defense statewide and can be reached via e-mail or by phone at 845-764-4287. Emergency phone service is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Spanish language services are available upon request.

Areas of Practice

• DWI
• Criminal Law