Westchester County DWI Lawyers

A conviction for DWI can have life-changing consequences — your freedom and your career are jeopardized. At The Penichet Firm, P.C., we help clients minimize or avoid the impact of drunk driving charges. We represent people accused of a wide range of crimes related to driving while intoxicated:

• Driving while ability impaired
• Driving while intoxicated (DWI)
• Aggravated DWI
• Vehicular manslaughter — drunk driving accidents

Our founding attorney, Luis Andrew Penichet, is a former prosecutor with 30 years of experience in criminal law. He has been recognized as the leading criminal law attorney in Westchester County and is listed as one of the Best Lawyers in America. When Mr. Penichet handles your DWI defense, he tailors his legal approach to your circumstances and goals.

Driving While Under the Influence of Drugs

New York state law recognizes the crime of driving while your ability is impaired by a single drug other than alcohol, like marijuana or cocaine. The state also charges people for driving while their ability is impaired by the combined influence of drugs and alcohol. These cases are often complicated because they can involve related drug offenses as well as increased penalties for the driving offense itself.

Chemical Test Refusal — Should I Blow?

A chemical test of .08 BAC (blood-alcohol content) or higher can result in a conviction for DWI. If the chemical test results are .18 BAC or higher, a person can face aggravated DWI charges. As a result, many people wonder whether or not they should submit to the Breathalyzer or another chemical test in the first place.

But there are consequences for a chemical test refusal, too. Drivers who refuse to take a chemical test like the Intoxilyzer can have their license revoked for at least one year and also have to pay a $500 civil penalty. And the penalties increase if the driver has had a previous DWI or was driving with a commercial license.

The best course of action is to consult with an attorney about your options. Your lawyer can help you make the right decision based on your unique circumstances.

At The Penichet Firm, P.C., we believe that it's better to avoid trouble in the first place by making the right legal decisions. That's why we are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, by cell at 914-806-6675. We urge our clients to get our advice before they act.

You may also contact us at 914-368-7039 to schedule an initial consultation about the drunk driving charges you or a loved one faces. At The Penichet Firm, P.C., we have 30 years of experience and offer strong and effective advocacy to help clients beat charges of driving while intoxicated.