Putnam Valley Man: 2nd Felony DWI in One Month

Yorktown - A 34-year-old of White Road, Putnam Valley has been charged with felony driving while intoxicated for the second time in a little over a month, police said today. He is being held without bail at the Westchester County jail while awaiting a scheduled appearance tonight in Town Court.

He was arrested Friday on Route 6 in the Shrub Oak section of town after police responded to a report of an erratic driver. Police said he did not pull over after the officer activated his cruiser's lights and sirens.

When the driver eventually stopped, Officer Noone determined he was intoxicated. He also had heroin and a hypodermic needle, police said.

Police charged him with driving while intoxicated, first-degree aggravated unlicensed operation, felonies, seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, criminal possession of a hypodermic instrument, misdemeanors, and additional traffic infractions.

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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.