DUI and DWI

In the state of New York, a first-time conviction for driving while intoxicated is a crime that carries a criminal record, up to one year of incarceration, license revocation, and heavy fines.

A second DWI is a felony and carries up to four years of incarceration. Police and district attorneys seize cars of those arrested for driving while intoxicated or driving while impaired.

As your attorneys, Joesph T. Lee and Rina M. Capicotto carefully analyze the situation, attend every court session with you, explain the court system, explain your rights, assist you in obtaining driving privileges, and work to restore your full license.

Frequently, we prevent our clients from receiving criminal records and often obtain very favorable settlements through either negotiations or a trial.

For matters that require a trial, Joseph T. Lee & Rina M. Capicotto Attorneys At Law is here to help you. He is very experienced in handling DUI and DWI cases. Mr. Lee is a former assistant district attorney in the district attorney's DWI Enforcement Bureau, and spent 22 years as a private attorney.

He's dedicated to providing you with zealous and competent representation in all of your DWI-related offenses. Contact our offices in either Long Beach or Mineola, NY to get started. 24/7 emergency services are available.