Man Charged with Felony DWI

North Salem - A 29-year-old was charged with felony DWI, state police said, after he was stopped on Route 116 on an unspecified traffic stop.

He was accused of having a blood-alcohol content of 0.15 percent and because he had already been convicted of DWI within the past 10 years, this DWI charge was upgraded to a felony.

He was released on $500 bail. He is due in Town Court on Aug. 9.

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DWI (driving while intoxicated) is a serious criminal offense in New York. Most often, this is charged as a misdemeanor, punishable by a maximum term of imprisonment in county jail of up to one year (along with driver's license suspension and fines.) However, DWI may also be charged as a felony. In these cases, the driver may face years of imprisonment in a state correctional facility. Whether you or a loved one has been charged with a first time DWI or if this is an arrest for a second, third, or subsequent offense, you will need aggressive legal counsel as soon as possible.

As a former prosecutor and trial attorney with a 95% success rate in all the cases he has tried to verdict, Westchester County criminal defense lawyer Robert Schuster can offer you the level of legal counsel you need to fight your charges. In addition to having the experience and resources to develop a strong DWI defense strategy on your behalf; Mr. Schuster can also provide you with personal attention and the client service you deserve.