Huntington Station Other Crimes Lawyer

Criminal Defense

Not all crimes are classified as felonies or misdemeanors in New York. Certain “unclassified” misdemeanors are also criminal offenses, and they deserve a strong defense. If convicted, you could lose your license and your job, as well as end up behind bars for months at a time. It is critical that you take concrete steps to build a defense.

Call Karpf Criminal Law if you are facing any type of criminal charge. Our firm can easily jump in and begin compiling evidence or taking other steps to protect your liberty.  Below, our criminal defense lawyer in Huntington Station looks at some of the most common unclassified misdemeanors.

Driving While Intoxicated (DWI)/Driving While Ability Impaired (DWAI)

New York Vehicle & Traffic Law § 1192 makes it a crime to operate a motor vehicle while impaired or intoxicated. This is a serious offense with some eye-opening penalties.

DWAI means your abilities are impaired by alcohol. If your blood alcohol concentration is 0.07%, then you are presumed impaired. However, you can be convicted regardless of BAC if the state shows impaired driving.

You can also commit a DWAI through drugs or a combination of drugs or alcohol. This type of DWAI has more severe penalties.

DWI means you are intoxicated. Anyone with a BAC of 0.08% or higher is per se impaired. If the driver is under 21, then the BAC threshold is 0.02.

The penalties will depend on many factors: whether you committed DWI or DWAI, as well as whether you have prior offenses, and other aggravating factors. Reach out to our firm to discuss your specific case.

A first-time DWAI is punished by a fine of up to $500 or up to 15 days in jail, or both. If you have a prior DWAI or DUI in the past five years, then your penalties increase to at least $700 fine and imprisonment by up to 30 days in jail.

A first-time DWI or drug-based DWAI can result in up to a year in jail and a maximum $1,000 fine. If you have a prior DWI offense, then you are looking at a maximum of 4 years behind bars and a full $5,000 fine.

There are other penalties and obligations you should discuss with an attorney. Call Karpf Criminal Law today.

Reckless Driving

Driving in a dangerous way can lead to reckless driving charges under NY VTL § 1212. Blocking traffic or putting someone else at risk will qualify. You could face reckless driving charges for:

• Driving the wrong way in one-way traffic
• Excessive speeding
• Driving on the sidewalk

This is an unclassified misdemeanor offense, and if convicted, you can face up to 30 days in jail.

Driving with a Suspended License

You must have a valid driver’s license or permit to operate a motor vehicle on the road. NY VTL § 511 prohibits “aggravated unlicensed operation.” You can be convicted if your license is revoked, suspended, or withdrawn but you drive anyway despite knowing that you legally can’t.

This is a misdemeanor offense, and conviction leads to a $200-500 fine and up to 30 days in jail.

Your Huntington Station Criminal Defense Team

Karpf Criminal Law is the firm to call if you are facing any sort of criminal charge. Our experienced attorney knows the steps to take when confronted with a difficult situation. Anyone arrested for a criminal offense faces financial penalties, possible time behind bars, and embarrassment. Traffic-based offenses often lead to a suspended license, as well, which can make it hard to get to work or school.

Pulling together a solid defense requires time and legal expertise. Contact us. Karpf Criminal Law doesn’t employ “cookie cutter” defenses. Instead, we use our knowledge of criminal law to craft the best defense possible based on the circumstances.

Our firm can:

• Analyze the charges, including your criminal history. You should know just what penalties you are facing.
• Discuss your memories of the event and speak to possible witnesses. We will not sit back and wait for the police to hand us a folder of evidence.
• Review the evidence against you, including chemical test results. We might challenge the credibility of this evidence.
• Open plea negotiations with the state or gather evidence for trial. We might get a reduced charge or, if not possible, argue your innocence to a judge and jury.

Schedule a Consultation with One of the Best Criminal Defense Lawyers on Long Island!

A Huntington Station criminal defense attorney is only a phone call away, (631)424-6444. Reach out today with questions or concerns. We are eager to hear from you.