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Your Trusted DWI Defense Attorneys in New York
Established by seasoned legal professionals, our firm specializes in defending clients against DWI charges and related offenses. With over two decades of combined experience, our attorneys have successfully represented thousands of clients in Nassau, Suffolk, and New York State courts. We focus exclusively on DWI defense, including trial representation, chemical test challenges, and DMV refusal hearings. Our team owns and operates advanced breathalyzer equipment to better understand and contest test results.Recognized as authorities in the field, we lecture at bar associations and have appeared in media as legal commentators. We provide 24/7 emergency legal support to protect clients' licenses, vehicles, and criminal records while maintaining a client-centered approach that prioritizes transparency and strategic defense.
Services
DWI Defense
Traffic Violations
Chemical Test Refusals
License Reinstatement
Criminal Record Protection
Field Sobriety Test Challenges
Breathalyzer Accuracy Defense
Alcohol Treatment Program Guidance
Interlock Device Cases
DMV Refusal Hearings
Highlights and features
- Over 20 years of exclusive DWI defense experience
- Own and operate Intoxilyzer 5000 and Drager 9510 devices
- Successfully defended 100+ DWI trials
- Available 24/7 for emergency legal representation
- Recognized authorities in breath test accuracy challenges
Associations and certifications
- National DUI College at Harvard
- Nassau County Criminal Courts Bar Association
- New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- New York State Trial Attorney Association
Services
DWI Defense
Our specialized DWI defense attorneys protect clients against drunk driving charges through strategic courtroom representation. We challenge breathalyzer accuracy, field sobriety tests, and chemical test procedures while navigating DMV license consequences. With extensive trial experience, we defend against mandatory penalties including license revocation, interlock devices, and criminal records.
Chemical Test Refusals
We defend clients facing license revocation for refusing chemical tests during DWI stops. Our team conducts DMV refusal hearings and appeals to prevent mandatory one-year license suspensions. We leverage technical knowledge of breathalyzer devices and police procedures to challenge refusal determinations while protecting clients' driving privileges.
License Reinstatement
Our firm guides clients through license reinstatement processes after DWI convictions or refusals. We address mandatory interlock requirements, alcohol treatment programs, and DMV hearings while advocating for conditional driving privileges. We help clients navigate the $250 annual DMV fee and community service requirements to restore driving eligibility.
Field Sobriety Test Challenges
We analyze and challenge the reliability of field sobriety tests used in DWI arrests. Our attorneys examine test administration procedures, environmental factors, and physical limitations affecting results. We contest horizontal gaze nystagmus (HGN) test validity and other roadside evaluations to weaken prosecution evidence in court.
Breathalyzer Accuracy Defense
Our firm challenges breathalyzer test results using technical expertise with Intoxilyzer 5000 and Drager 9510 devices. We examine calibration records, maintenance logs, and operator training to identify testing flaws. We present scientific evidence about breath test inaccuracy to dispute blood alcohol content readings and protect clients from wrongful convictions.
People
Robert Brunetti
Attorney
Over 20 years of DWI defense experience with 100+ trial verdicts. Lecturer at Nassau and Suffolk Bar Associations. Graduate of National DUI College at Harvard. Owns Intoxilyzer 5000 for technical analysis. Admitted to New York State and federal courts.
Lisa Ascione Brunetti
Attorney
20+ years specializing in DWI defense and criminal law. Conducts refusal hearings and appeals. Licensed in New York, Florida, and federal Southern/Eastern District courts. Owns Intoxilyzer 5000EN and Drager 9510 devices for technical evaluations.
Questions
What are the consequences of a DWI conviction in New York?
Penalties include license revocation, vehicle forfeiture, criminal record, increased insurance rates, mandatory interlock devices, alcohol treatment programs, and potential jail time. Our attorneys help minimize these consequences.
Can I refuse a breathalyzer test in New York?
Refusing a breath test results in automatic license revocation without conditional privileges. We challenge refusal determinations through DMV hearings and appeals to protect your driving privileges.
How accurate are breathalyzer tests?
Breathalyzers can be inaccurate due to calibration issues, medical conditions, and environmental factors. We analyze device maintenance records and technical flaws to challenge test results in court.
What happens at a DMV refusal hearing?
We present evidence challenging the refusal determination, including police procedure compliance and test administration accuracy. The goal is to prevent license revocation through legal arguments and technical analysis.
How can I get my license back after a DWI?
We guide clients through interlock device requirements, alcohol education programs, and DMV reinstatement processes while advocating for conditional driving privileges during license suspension periods.
Do I need an attorney for a first-time DWI offense?
Yes. Even first offenses carry severe penalties including license loss and criminal records. Our specialized defense strategies can reduce charges, minimize penalties, and protect your future.
