Melville, New York, law firm Zeh & Associates, P.C., provides legal representation to Long Island-area clients. At Zeh & Associates, P.C., the attorneys offer a wide range of services that include defending clients against DUI charges.
DUI (driving under the influence) and DWI (driving while intoxicated) are crimes related to driving vehicles while compromised by the consumption of alcohol or drugs - either recreational or prescription - to the point that the driver cannot properly and safely operate the vehicle. These offenses are the primary cause of traffic accidents with the highest mortality rates around the world.
Driving while intoxicated incurs penalties that range from losing driving privileges for a specified amount of time to a jail sentence, depending on prior offenses. Additionally, violators are subject to mandatory fines starting from $125 to as much as $10,000, depending on the gravity and frequency of the violation. These laws are subject to change, and DUI lawyers generally aim to stay abreast of new legislation in this field in order to assist clients.
