Fighting a DWI

If you have been arrested for drunk driving, it is best to hire a lawyer experienced in fighting a DWI to minimize or completely get rid of the penalties. Here is what you need to know.

Fighting a DWI | Expungement

As an experienced Buffalo DWI Lawyer, people often ask me whether a DWI conviction can be expunged or sealed. In New York State if you get arrested and convicted of a DWI or a lesser charge of driving while impaired, that cannot be sealed or expunged. The reason being is the prosecutors in law enforcement need to look back on your driving record to see if you have any previous convictions. If you do have previous convictions for an alcohol-related offense, your penalties on a future arrest can be enhanced.

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Fighting a DWI | Arrested for a DWI While Sleeping in a Vehicle That Isn’t Moving

As an experienced Kenmore DWI Attorney I am frequently asked “If I’m sleeping in my vehicle and the car is not running or moving, can I get arrested for a DWI?” The answer depends on a number of different variables such as were your keys in the ignition? Was the car running? Was your intent to drive the vehicle while you were intoxicated? My office looks into all these facts, investigates all the circumstances, and we will defend you if your car was not moving and your intent was not to drive.

Fighting a DWI | Arraignments

As an experienced Western New York DWI Lawyer I am often asked if one has to show up to their DWI arraignment.  I represent many clients who come from Toronto, Ontario, and neighboring states and counties. They frequently ask me, “Do I have to come to court, or can you go to court for me?” When you are charged with a DWI or any criminal offense whether it’s traffic related or penile law related, you must make your initial appearance at arraignment in person. Oftentimes I am able to wave your other appearances in court until we have a final resolution of your case.

If you want legal guidance for fighting a DWI, please call our experienced Buffalo DWI lawyer Arthur Pressman today for a free consultation.

Arthur L. Pressman, Esq.

Attorney Miami School of Law, National College for DUI Defense, New York State Bar

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Arthur Pressman focuses his practice in the areas of DWI, traffic law and criminal defense. Arthur is a 1982 graduate of the State University of New York at Albany. He earned his law degree from the University of Miami School of Law in 1985 and practiced with the law firm of Heller & Rubin in Miami, Florida from 1986 to 1988. In 1988, Arthur relocated to Buffalo, where he opened his own practice where he has continued to defend those accused of crimes in the Buffalo and Niagara Falls, New York area.

Areas of Expertise: DWI Penalties, Traffic Violations, Speeding Tickets, Leaving the Scene of an Accident, Driving Without Insurance, Reckless Driving, Traffic Tickets, Out-of-State Drivers, Criminal Defense, Probation Violation, Drug Crimes, Domestic Violence, Assault and Battery

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