Troopers Charge Two with DWI

In two separate incidents earlier today in Westchester County, state police said that New York State troopers charged two motorists with driving while intoxicated

One 23-year-old from Somers was charged with felony driving while intoxicated on Route 100 in Somers. He is charged with a felony because of a previous DWI conviction within the past 10 years. He is due in Town Court on June 14.

One 25-year-old from Cortlandt was charged with misdemeanor DWI and unlawful possession of marijuana, a violation, on East Main Street in Cortlandt, police said.

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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.