Yonkers DWI Defense Lawyers

Experienced Defense from Proto, Sachs & Brown, LLP

The DWI defense attorneys of Proto, Sachs & Brown, LLP are a local neighbor firm that provides DWI and criminal clients with the individualized service and personal attention they deserve. We understand that each DWI case is unique and each client has individual needs that must be addressed in order to defend their case.

With more than 100 years of combined criminal and DWI defense experience, Andrew Proto and David Sachs have been helping clients charged with DWI defend their rights and protect their interest in the Yonkers Criminal Court. In fact, we have even authored a National Bestselling book on the subject!

When faced with the considerable challenges of being charged with DWI in Yonkers, NY and the potential penalties that those criminal charges carry, you need an attorney who will aggressively advocate for the protection of your rights and who will be compassionate towards your situation. This is exactly what the DWI defense attorneys of Proto, Sachs & Brown, LLP provide.

DWI Laws, Procedures & Penalties

Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol is illegal in all 50 states. Laws and penalties vary from state to state. In New York, DWI (Driving While Intoxicated) is an alcohol related criminal offense and DWAI Drugs (Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs) is a drug related offense.

When stopped by the police, a person suspected of operating a motor vehicle impaired may initially be subjected to a field sobriety test (FST). These are a series of quick tests for the driver which is used preliminarily to determine whether or not they are intoxicated.

The police officer may ask the individual to follow a pen with their eyes, recite the alphabet, tip their head back and touch their nose, or walk in a straight line heal to toe. These tasks are difficult to perform for an individual who is intoxicated or impaired.

Understanding Breathalyzer Tests

If the police officer suspects a person is intoxicated after performing a field sobriety test he may subject the driver to a Breathalyzer test on the scene or he may escort the individual to the police station for a blood or urine test to determine the percentage of alcohol in their system. In New York any person over the age of 21 with a Blood Alcohol Concentration of .08% or higher may be charged with DWI. For drivers under 21 years of age, New York has adopted a zero tolerance policy which prohibits such drivers from having any amount of alcohol in their system.

The consequences of drunk driving in Yonkers, NY are quite severe and can include jail, probation, fines and surcharges, a license suspension/revocation, an interlock ignition device (IID), drug or alcohol treatment, and the completion of programs with DMV.

Hiring an Experienced Yonkers DWI Defense Lawyer Matters