A Queens DWI arrest will result in two separate cases against you. One will be the criminal case, and the other will be a Department of Motor Vehicles case regarding the suspension or revocation of your driver’s license. You may also have to face a vehicle forfeiture case in which the police department sues you for your vehicle and generally sells it at auction.

Fighting DWI Charges

Being accused of a DWI in New York is a serious matter and can have serious consequences for you and your family. A conviction can make it difficult to obtain or keep your job, it can limit your housing options and even disqualify you from being able to obtain certain types of loans. If you or a loved one has been arrested for DWI in Queens or elsewhere in New York, contact the criminal defense law firm of Kerben & Associates at 718-575-8433 so we can help you fight for your rights and achieve a reduction or dismissal of the charges against you.

A DWI Arrest can be based on your ability to operate a vehicle responsibly and prudently. If a police officer believes your ability to do this is impaired by the consumption of alcohol, he may charge you with DWI. In this case, the officer is looking for specific signs of impairment, usually by requesting that you submit to a battery of field sobriety tests. These test generally include-

• Nystagmus test – where the officer checks for involuntary movements of the eye
• The Standing on One Leg Test – where the officer is gauging your ability to stand still
• Walk and Turn test- in which the officer is gauging your ability to balance
• The Rhomberg Test – a stationary balance test where the officer generally requests that you stand with feet together and touch your nose or look at the sky

The officer may also be looking for other signs, such as slurred speech or the odor of alcohol on your breath. If the officer believes you are impaired, you can be arrested.

You can also be arrested without any signs of driving ability impairment if you submit to a chemical test that results in blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.08 or more for drivers over the age of 21, or 0.02 for underage drivers, and 0.04 for commercial drivers.

Our Queens DWI Attorneys Can Help

For more than 34 years, the criminal defense firm of Kerben & Associates has defended clients in thousands of DWI cases in Queens and across New York City. Our goal has remained consistent for more than three decades: the reduction or dismissal of all charges. We are not afraid to go to trial and have countless successful outcomes in Queens DWI trials. In fact, our cases have been featured in many major local papers including the New York Times, New York Newsday, New York Daily News, New York Post, El Diario, and more. If you are facing a Queens DWI arrest, contact our office at 718-575-8433 to schedule an appointment.  For your convenience, the office of Kerben & Associates is located directly across the street from the Queens criminal court.