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DWI Defense Backed by Prosecution Experience

Charged with a DWI in New York? I bring years of experience as a former Senior Assistant District Attorney to every case, using that insight to build your defense.

Orwin M. Akhondzadeh

Former Senior Assistant District Attorney now focused exclusively on DWI defense throughout New York State.

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Meet Orwin M. Akhondzadeh

Your DWI Defense Attorney in New York

A DWI/DUI charge in New York can threaten your ability to drive, your job, and your freedom. You need more than just a defense—you need a strategic advantage. I specialize in defending all DWI/DUI cases in courts across New York State.

As a former Senior Assistant District Attorney in Dutchess County, I’ve prosecuted hundreds of DWI/DUI cases involving alcohol, drugs, and complex legal issues. I know how prosecutors build their cases, because I was one. Now, I use my knowledge to pinpoint weak evidence, challenge DWI/DUI investigations, and push for real, positive results for my clients.

I know when to fight for you and when to negotiate. Most DWI/DUI cases don’t go to trial, but that doesn’t mean you should settle for a bad deal. I know when a plea bargain is fair and I know how to represent you and the facts of your case in the most effective way.

When you choose me, you get all of me; I take on a selective, limited number of clients to work with. Together, with accurate information, strategy and plan development, we can work through your issues.

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DWI Cases I Handle

DISCLAIMER: The statements contained within these boxes, and anywhere else on my website, are NOT to be misconstrued as legal advice or legal guidance

First Time DWI

Your first time ever being charged with a DWI; whether violation, misdemeanor or felony. VTL 1192.1, 1192.2 and 1192.3 — respectively, Driving While Abilities Impaired (blood alcohol reading between .05 and 0.9), DWI by statute and DWI by common law. The first two require a blood alcohol content reading and the last one relies upon investigation and observation.

Second Time DWI

A repeat DWI within ten years can result in extended license suspension, larger fines, and possibly probation. There are other ramifications to consider as well, including future license issues, such as permanent revocation. As your trusted attorney, I will work with you through these potential future issues.

AGGRAVATED DWI

This crime requires a blood alcohol content sample of .18% or greater. Can result in extended license suspension, larger fines and possibly probation.

Refusal DWI

This is when you refuse to provide a chemical sample to determine your blood alcohol content when you are suspected of Driving While Intoxicated. This particular crime requires an administrative hearing to determine if the refusal warnings given to you, by the police, were accurate and acceptable.

DWAI by Drugs

Driving While Your Abilities are Impaired by Drugs; this is separate from what is known as “DWI.” Convicting somebody of this offense requires accurate lab work and other factors.

DWAI by Prescription Drugs

Driving While Your Abilities are Impaired by Prescription Drugs.

Underage DWI

Drivers under 21 with a BAC of 0.02% or higher face license suspension and fines under New York’s Zero Tolerance Law, in addition to other penalties for higher BAC levels such as educational programs and community service.

Zero Tolerance DWI

Drivers under 21 with a BAC between 0.02% and 0.07%, resulting in license suspension and mandatory educational programs, as well as other potential future ramifications.

DWI w/ a CDL (Commercial Driver's License)

DWI w/ a CDL

New York has strict laws punishing the conduct of CDL drivers harsher than other drivers. A DWI offense can affect a CDL even if the offense was committed in a non-commercial vehicle. CDL holder may be charged with violating Driving While Intoxicated Per Se (for having a BAC of .08) and simultaneously, be charged with VTL 1192(6), Driving a Commercial Vehicle with a BAC of .06 to .08.

Leandra's Law DWI

Under Leandra’s Law, being charged with driving while intoxicated by alcohol or impaired by drugs with a child less than 16 years old in the vehicle results in a class E felony, punishable by up to four years in State prison.

Vehicular Assault

Crimes in which somebody was hit by a motor vehicle, whether the driver was under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or neither. In instances in which the driver does not remain at the scene of hitting another person, the driver will be charged with a crime. Causing serious physical injury while driving under the influence is classified as a Class D felony and holds severe penalties.

Hit and Run DWI

Leaving the scene of an accident while intoxicated will result in serious criminal charges.

Other Vehicular Based Crimes

Speeding, reckless driving, conducting a speed contest, other motor vehicle based crimes/infractions/violations.

DUI Checkpoint Ahead

DWI checkpoints require specific standards to ensure randomness of driver selection and uniformity in procedure. Evidence from a DWI checkpoint can sometimes be suppressed, if careful attention to detail in planning is paid by your attorney.

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