What Should You Do After a DWI Arrest on Long Island? - Jason Bassett
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From Law Offices of Jason Bassett, P.C. - What Should You Do After a DWI Arrest on Long Island? walks through the steps drivers should take after a DWI arrest, covering the immediate actions to protect a case, what happens at arraignment, and how the Department of Motor Vehicles handles license penalties. The guide explains that a DWI arrest can trigger both a criminal court case and a separate DMV administrative action, and it outlines why staying silent, avoiding social media, and contacting a defense attorney before arraignment can make a meaningful difference in the outcome.
The description details what happens to a driver's license right after arrest, including how a chemical test result of a BAC of 0.08% or higher triggers New York's Prompt Suspension Law, requiring a judge to suspend a license at arraignment. It also explains the process for those who refuse a chemical test, noting that the court forwards the case to the DMV for a refusal hearing, which must occur within 15 days of arraignment. The guide walks through the charges under New York Vehicle and Traffic Law, including Driving While Ability Impaired and Aggravated DWI, and clarifies the difference between a license suspension and a license revocation.
Long Island DWI defense attorney Jason Bassett brings over two decades of legal experience, including past service as a Queens County Assistant District Attorney and a Special Assistant Attorney General, to protect drivers across Suffolk and Nassau Counties. Attorney Bassett uses his prosecutorial background to challenge traffic stops, contest prompt license suspensions at arraignment, and represent drivers at DMV refusal hearings, working to identify weaknesses in the state's case while pursuing options like a hardship license or a conditional license during the DMV's Impaired Driver Program.
The podcast also covers common mistakes to avoid after a DWI arrest, such as talking to police without a lawyer, posting on social media, missing a DMV refusal hearing, or driving on a suspended license. Listeners will learn how arraignment typically occurs within 24 to 48 hours of arrest, with misdemeanor DWI cases in Suffolk County heard at the First District Court in Central Islip. For anyone facing a DWI arrest on Long Island, this episode offers a clear explanation of the two fast-moving legal processes and the importance of contacting the Law Offices of Jason Bassett, P.C. before critical deadlines pass.
Law Offices of Jason Bassett, P.C.
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