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Ronkonkoma – Suffolk County DUI-DWI Defense Law Firm
Tough, Experienced DUI-DWI Defense in Suffolk County

Attorney Susan Kassel, founder of Susan A. Kassel, P.C., provides an experienced, aggressive defense to charges of drunk driving (DUI-DWI) to individuals throughout the Suffolk County area.

With offices in Ronkonkoma and East Islip, our law firm strives to provide the highest level f personal service in addition to a quality defense. The information provided below serves two purposes: (1) to help you understand what to expect before you get pulled over by the police; and (2) because we realize that the majority of visitors to this page will already have been charged with drunk driving (DUI-DWI), to assure you that even though things look bleak, there are still opportunities for attorney Kassel and our law firm to provide you with a quality DUI-DWI defense.

Please note: If you are arrested for drunk driving (DUI-DWI), it is in YOUR BEST INTEREST to NOT make any statements to the police or anyone else until you have consulted an experienced attorney – Call 631-738-6761 today.

If You Are Pulled Over by the Police for Drunk Driving…

If you are stopped by the police and suspected of possibly drinking and driving (DWI-DUI), you should know what to possibly expect. Typically, the police officer will approach your vehicle and ask you a few questions. There purpose in doing so is to observe you and further assess whether you are impaired through your speech and behavior, as well as attempting to smell alcohol on your breath.

If the police still suspect you may have been driving and drinking or driving under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol, they may request that you perform a field sobriety test. In many cases, these tests are video taped, which we can review to ensure police followed the proper procedure and protocol.

During your initial stop and the field sobriety test, the police are looking for signs of impairment or intoxication, including:

• Slurred speech
• Impaired motor functions
• Inability to follow instructions
• Bloodshot eyes
• Flushed cheeks
• Alcoholic beverages or drugs in the vehicle

The officer may then request you to perform a blood-alcohol content (BAC) test, most often a breathalyzer test. If you register .08 or higher, you are presumed to have been driving drunk. If you are under .08, the police can still arrest you for driving while ability impaired based on their observations.

Your DUI-DWI Defense

As an experienced DUI-DWI defense law firm, we examine every aspect of your case and make challenges where appropriate. Some of the issues that can give rise to a challenge include the following:

• The propriety of the stop or arrest
• Whether your rights were violated
• the propriety of any field sobriety tests
• The propriety of any blood-alcohol or breathalyzer tests administered
• The accuracy of blood-alcohol or breathalyzer test results
• The training the police received
• The propriety of any evidence seized
• The propriety of any statements made
• Review of any video tapes

Any or all of these items may provide the basis of our defense. As a skilled DUI-DWI defense law firm, we can look for, and exploit weaknesses in the prosecution’s case.

Contact an Experienced Suffolk County DWI-DUI Defense Lawyer Today

In DWI-DUI proceedings, the sooner you retain a lawyer, the sooner we can start investigating your DWI-DUI charges and developing an aggressive defense, and the better our changes of obtaining an acquittal or more favorable plea bargain on your behalf.

It costs you nothing to arrange a free confidential consultation with us to discuss your drunk driving charges, and you are at no obligation to retain our services. For trusted legal counsel and aggressive representation, please schedule your consultation by calling 631-738-6761 today. If you prefer, you can also fill out our intake form (on the left side of the page), and we contact you to schedule a consultation.