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Peter Gerstenzang is the senior partner in the Albany law firm of Gerstenzang, O'Hern, Hickey & Gerstenzang. He is a 1970 graduate of Albany Law School. He has been Board Certified as a DWI defense attorney by the National DUI Defense College* as accredited by the
American Bar Association. His
practice focuses on Criminal Defense
with an emphasis on DWI
cases and Vehicular Crimes.
*Disclaimer
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In New York, the Driving While Intoxicated statute contains 4 separate offenses.
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A person charged with DWI in New York must be aware that several laws exist which, if applicable, call for the suspension of your driver's license pending prosecution.
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DWAI - 1st Offense, DWAI - 2nd Offense, DWAI - 3rd and Subsequent Offenses, DWI - 1st Offense, DWI - 2nd Offense, DWAI Drugs, Felony DWI.
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In New York, there are two primary consequences of refusing to submit to a chemical test (e.g., a Breathalyzer test or a blood test).
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If you are under 21 and you are found guilty of violating the "Zero Tolerance" law, your driver's license will be suspended for 6 months, and you will have to pay a $125 civil penalty.
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Where a New York licensee is convicted of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs in another State, his/her driver's license will be revoked
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Peter Gerstenzang, Esq.
Gerstenzang, O'Hern, Hickey & Gerstenzang
210 Great Oaks Boulevard
Albany, New York 12203
Phone: 518.456.6456
Cell: 518.441.7011 (available up to 9:30 p.m. EST)
Fax: 518.456.6056
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