DWI Lawyer in Queens

DWI arrests are on the rise, not just in New York City but also in Nassau and Suffolk counties. Drunk driving charges have a serious impact on your life, job and driving privileges. My name is Luke Scardigno and I am a DWI attorney in Queens. As the founder of the Law Office of Luke Scardigno, I have over 30 years of legal experience. I can answer your questions, defend your case and help you get this incident behind you so you can get your life back on track. Call me at 917-259-0583 for a free consultation.

Protecting Your Rights For DWI And DWAI Charges

Driving while intoxicated (DWI) and driving while ability impaired (DWAI) charges set two legal processes in motion. I can represent you in both:

• Criminal DWI defense: A drunk driving charge, also referred to as a DWI or DUI charge, is a criminal offense under the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law. If you are charged with this, you will face a criminal conviction for a misdemeanor charge. If it is your second offense within the last 10 years of your first DWI conviction, then you are facing a felony conviction. I will thoroughly investigate the charges against you, negotiate with the district attorney, fight for your rights and ensure that your record remains free of any criminal conviction, if at all possible. I have done exactly that hundreds of times in my career, and I know what the prosecutor is looking for to help you with your case.
• DMV issues: Even if the criminal charges against you are dismissed, you could still lose your driver’s license if there is a refusal to take a breathalyzer test. The DMV hearing process to get your license back is confusing. I can represent you at a DMV refusal hearing and help you apply for a hardship, preconviction or post-conviction license if you are eligible. This type of license will allow you to drive in certain circumstances, such as to and from work, during work hours, for school, for doctors and for three hours a week for personal business.

I will not leave you to fend for yourself at any point in this complicated process. Regardless of when your criminal case is resolved, I will stick by your side (at no extra charge) until the DMV issues are also settled with respect to your DWI case.