BASSO AND ASSOCIATES PC
ORANGE COUNTY LAW CENTER
263 ROUTE 17K
NEWBURGH, NY 12550
845 562 3900
BASSO AND ASSOCIATES PC
DUTCHESS COUNTY LAW CENTER
1171 ROUTE 55
LAGRANGEVILLE, NY 12540
845 452 0200
BASSO AND ASSOCIATES PC
ULSTER COUNTY LAW CENTER
70 MAIDEN LANE
KINGSTON, NY 12401
1 877 227 7652
Whether from alcohol or drugs, the penalties for DWI in New York State are severe. It can cost you up to $10,000, your right to drive, or even prison! If you're arrested for this crime, you'll need the advice of a proven, experienced DWI attorney.
The DWI lawyers at Basso and Associates, PC have intimate knowledge of the laws as well as the procedures in court to know how to protect your rights, whether you choose to enter plea negotiations or proceed to trial. Even if this is your first offense, you may be facing serious repercussions including losing your vehicle.
At Basso and Associates, PC, we strive to minimize the effect the DWI has on your life with legal strategies only experience teaches.
(DWI)
Driving Under
the Influence
(DUI)
Driving While
Ability Impaired
(DWAI)
DWI penalties in New York depend upon whether the arrest is for a misdemeanor or a felony. A misdemeanor DWI / DUI case involves up to one year in jail while a felony drunk driving arrest can result in more than a year in state prison.
If your DWI arrest is a first offense, your case is a misdemeanor. However, if there has been a prior DWI or drunk driving conviction within 10 years of the arrest, the new charge will be a felony.
The sentence given for a drunk driving conviction will depend upon the particular DWI charge, and whether there are aggravating or mitigating factors.
To schedule a consultation to discuss how we can help you with your DWI arrest, call Basso and Associates as soon as possible.
For New York accident victims and their families seeking the best opportunity for winning million dollar plus jury verdict, courtroom or settlement recoveries in the Hudson Valley, the accident/injury law firm of Basso and Associates, P.C., provides high quality legal services for cases involving personal injury due to motor vehicle, automobile, car, truck, bus, motorcycle, train, airplane or boat accidents; defective highway design; on-the-job or construction accidents involving workers'/workman's comp due to accidents with scaffolding, ladder, or building collapse; slip, trip and fall pedestrian accidents; medical malpractice including failure to diagnose cancer, stroke or heart attack; birth defects, brain damage, cerebral palsy, erb's palsy; medical, drug, anesthesia or surgical errors including laser eye surgery, orthopedic or cosmetic implants; problems with accutane, vioxx, bextra, antidepressants, hormones, contraceptives or birth control; heart devices, pacemakers, and monitors; mesothelioma, leukemia or asbestosis from employment-related chemical exposure; defective or dangerous products / products liability; victims of drunken drivers; Fires, Explosions, Chemical Burns; Brain Injuries; Falling Objects; Hospital, Nursing or Group Home Negligence; Injuries Caused by Dangerous Animals; Food Poisoning including e. coli, mercury, hepatitis, listeria and botulism; Unsafe Buildings and Grounds; Negligent Supervision of Children; Rape or Assault due to poor security; Defective Playgrounds; swimming pool, diving and drowning accidents; Unsafe Conditions in Places of Business; guns, hunting and shooting accidents; wrongful death; and dog bites; as well as cases pertaining to criminal defense, driving while intoxicated, DWI, driving under the influence, DUI, OUI, DWAI and OWI offenses. .
The firm serves clients from New York including Mid-Hudson region Dutchess County cities, towns and villages of Amenia, Annandale, Arlington, Bangall, Barrytown, Beacon, Beekman, Billings, Castle Point, Chelsea, Clinton Corners, Dover Plains, East Fishkill, Fishkill, Glenham, Holmes, Hopewell Junction, Hughsonville, Hyde Park, LaGrange, Milan, Millbrook, Millerton, North East, Pawling, Pine Plains, Pleasant Valley, Poughkeepsie, Poughquag, Red Hook, Rhinebeck, Rhinecliff, Salt Point, Staatsburg, Stanford, Stanfordville, Stormville, Tivoli, Union Vale, Verbank, Wappinger Falls, Washington, Wassaic, Wingdale; from Orange County cities, towns and villages of Arden, Bellvale, Blooming Grove, Bullville, Campbell Hall, Central Valley, Chester, Circleville, Cornwall, Cornwall-on-Hudson, Cuddebackville, Florida, Fort Montgomery, Godeffroy, Goshen, Greenwood Lake, Harriman, Highland Falls, Highland Mills, Howells, Huguenot, Johnson, Maybrook, Middle Hope, Middletown, Monroe, Montgomery, Mountainville, New Hampton, New Milford, New Windsor, Newburgh, Otisville, Pine Bush, Pine Island, Rock Tavern, Salisbury Mills, Scotchtown, Slate Hill, Southfields, Sparrow Bush, Sterling Forest, Sugar Loaf, Thompson Ridge, Tuxedo Park, Unionville, Vails Gate, Walden, Warwick, Washingtonville, West Point, Westtown; from Ulster County cities, towns and villages of Accord, Bearsville, Big Indian, Bloomington, Boiceville, Chichester, Clintondale, Connelly, Cottekill, Cragsmoor, Denning, Ellenville, Esopus, Gardiner, Glasco, Glenford, Greenfield Park, High Falls, Highland, Highmount, Hurley, Kerhonkson, Kingston, Lake Hill, Lake Katrine, Lloyd, Marbletown, Marlboro, Milton, Modena, Mount Marion, Mount Tremper, Napanoch, New Paltz, Olive Bridge, Phoenicia, Pine Hill, Plattekill, Port Ewen, Rifton, Rochester, Rosendale, Ruby, Saugerties, Shandaken, Shokan, Spring Glen, Stone Ridge, Tillson, Ulster Park, Walker Valley, Warwarsing, West Camp, West Hurley, West Park, West Shokan, Willow, Woodstock; and from neighboring counties of Putnam, Rockland, Westchester, Columbia, Greene, Sullivan, Albany, Fairfield, Nassau, Suffolk, New York, Kings, Queens, Richmond, Bronx and beyond.
This web site constitutes attorney advertising. It has been prepared for advertising and informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. The material posted on this web site is not intended to create a lawyer-client relationship, and readers should not act upon it without seeking professional counsel. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Each case and situation is different and must be handled based upon the specific facts and circumstances unique to that case. For specific answers to questions on an individual case, it is best to consult with an attorney. Accident-Injury Case fees are based on recovery less disbursements (paid by client).