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New York DWI Attorney - Rachel Kugel
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From The Kugel Law Firm - New York DWI Attorney explores what happens after a Driving While Intoxicated arrest in New York and how the legal process unfolds in Manhattan Criminal Court. This episode breaks down how DWI charges are evaluated under New York Vehicle and Traffic Law (VTL) Article 31 and explains the different offenses drivers may face, including DWAI-Alcohol (VTL §1192.1), DWI Per Se (VTL §1192.2), DWI Common Law (VTL §1192.3), DWAI-Drugs (VTL §1192.4), DWAI-Combination (VTL §1192.4-a), and Aggravated DWI (VTL §1192.2-a).
Rachel Kugel of The Kugel Law Firm discusses what drivers can expect after a DWI arrest, from the initial stop and field sobriety tests to arraignment at Manhattan Criminal Court at 100 Centre Street. The conversation explains how blood alcohol content thresholds affect charges, including the .08% legal limit for most drivers, the .18% threshold for Aggravated DWI, and the stricter limits applied to commercial drivers and drivers under 21. The episode also explores how testing equipment such as the Intoxilyzer and chemical testing procedures are used during investigations.
Listeners will also learn about the penalties tied to DWI convictions in New York, including fines, jail exposure, and license revocation. The discussion covers additional requirements such as participation in the Impaired Driver Program (IDP), installation of an Ignition Interlock Device (IID), and the Driver Responsibility Assessment imposed by the DMV. The episode also explains how repeat offenses can escalate charges to felony levels and how Leandra’s Law, enacted after the death of Leandra Rosado, makes DWI with a child passenger an automatic felony offense.
Finally, the episode highlights how cases move through the New York criminal justice system and the types of defense strategies commonly examined in DWI cases, including challenging traffic stops, reviewing breath test calibration records, and evaluating police procedures. Rachel Kugel shares insights based on years of handling cases across Manhattan, Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, Nassau County, Suffolk County, and Westchester County, giving listeners a clear overview of the legal process and what individuals may encounter when facing DWI charges in New York.
The Kugel Law Firm
111 E 125th St 2nd Fl, New York, NY 10035, United States
(212) 372-7218