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Is there any particular criteria to consider in hiring a lawyer in New York for a DWI?

April 26, 2017criteria DWI hiring Lawyer new york particular

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Is there any particular criteria to consider in hiring a lawyer in New York for a DWI?

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There are several criteria to desire in an attorney and foremost is experience in New York DWI laws. Most attorneys who do not handle DWI’s on a regular basis are not aware of all the developments in the law in New York, or the technical nature of the charges. An experienced DWI attorney has experience and familiarity with the testing procedures, including coordination tests and chemical tests. For example, the Intoxilyzer machine (New York no longer uses Breathalyzers) is a sophisticated machine which your lawyer needs to be familiar with as there are numerous physical conditions which can affect the results of the breath test, such as diabetes. A competent New York DWI lawyer would be aware of such conditions.