DWI Charges Reduced

Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
John Ingrassia recently was able to obtain a non-alcohol related driving offense for his client who was charged with Driving While Intoxicated in a Hudson Valley court.

His client holds a Commercial Driver’s License and had he been convicted of an alcohol related driving offense he would’ve faced a mandatory revocation of his CDL thereby impacting his ability to work.

Mr. Ingrassia was successfully able to persuade prosecutors that his client had not operated the motor vehicle as he had no intent to operate the motor vehicle when police approached him and began their investigation for a DWI.

Under New York State law, although an individual may be deemed to have “operated“ a motor vehicle when he/she are sitting behind the wheel of a motor vehicle with the engine running, an individual is required to have a present intent to place the vehicle in motion.

Mr. Ingrassia was able to persuade prosecutors that his client was merely sitting in his vehicle with the engine running so as to charge his cell phone while he was speaking with his girlfriend. He had no intent to place the vehicle in motion.

This case is a good example of the importance of consulting with an experienced DWI defense attorney. If you or someone you know is charged with operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs our firm offers free Criminal case consultations and we have decades of experience in defending all types of criminal cases, including cases involving driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Contact us at 845 566-5345 for a free Criminal case consultation.