Buffalo DWI Lawyer
If you have been charged with a DWI in Buffalo or the surrounding region, our Buffalo DWI team is here to represent you. Our dedicated team of Buffalo DWI attorneys will approach each case in Buffalo individually, applying the newest developments in DWI defense law and constructing multifaceted defenses to provide you with the best possible outcome.
Contact us now, 1-877-394-3476, to receive a free Buffalo DWI case evaluation. Let our team provide the assistance you both need and deserve. We look forward to serving you in Buffalo and all the surrounding counties.
Buffalo Office
Our Buffalo office is located at 300 International Drive, Suite 100, Buffalo, New York, 14221.
Focused on Buffalo DWI/DUI Defense
At Anelli Xavier, DWI defense is our firm’s only practice area. We understand the complexity of DWI cases in New York State. Our team is constantly researching relevant law and keeping up to date with changing administrative procedures. The attorneys of Anelli Xavier analyze every detail of a DWI arrest, spot legal problems, and apply relevant laws to advocate for each client. This allows us to provide premium DWI defense and increases the likelihood of attaining the best results possible.
Why Anelli Xavier?
At Anelli Xavier, we are a team of attorneys committed to DWI defense. Our goal is to be the most powerful team of DWI defense lawyers throughout New York State. By conducting regular in-house workshops and training sessions, Anelli Xavier attorneys are dedicated to mastering every aspect of DWI defense in New York.
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Choosing a Buffalo DWI Attorney For Drunk Driving Charges
Choosing the proper representation for your DWI charges is serious business. Unfortunately, many individuals charged with a DWI will choose an inexpensive lawyer in order to save money and cut corners. However, choosing to do so with legal representation can lead to significant financial consequences in the long term. Lawyers who claim to have a cheaper solution often cost their clients much more in the long run, including massive insurance increases, lost jobs, higher fines, and other complications that sometimes arise from a poorly-handled DWI case.
DWI Experience That Counts
If you are looking for a DWI lawyer in New York, we can help you with your DWI situation. Anelli Xavier has represented thousands of clients in thousands of DWI predicaments.
Check out our team’s long history of success here.
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Office Location: 269 W. Jefferson Street, 2nd Floor | Syracuse, New York 13202
Recent Buffalo News
It is a simple fact that anyone who drinks and drives is at risk for violating DUI laws and causing harm to him or herself or others. The worst case scenario occurs when a mix of alcohol and driving results in the death of an innocent bystander. However, the situation becomes even more shocking when a trusted member of the community sits behind the wheel.
Such was the case in 2009 when highly respected veteran NYPD detective Kevin C. Spellman drove drunk through the streets of the Bronx. According to the New York Times, former detective Spellman hit and killed 66 year-old Drane Nikac as she crossed the street during her morning walk in the early hours of the morning in late October, 2009. The New York Times reported that Spellman’s Blood Alcohol Level (BAC) was three times the legal limit when he hit and killed Ms. Nikac, a grandmother who had immigrated to the United States from Montenegro. Former Detective Spellman had waited at the scene to be arrested after the accident occurred. His family and friends noted that he was a good detective who had once tracked down fugitives, and that he severely regretted his actions. read more »
A quick skim of the news reveals a frightening trend: underage drivers are consistently driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol. Often these members of the “underage crowd” make headlines because they are high-profile celebrities. Other times it is the sheer youth of the driver, and the severity of the incident that inspires national coverage. Either way, the daily news is bountiful with stories of underage DUI charges.
One example of a recent report that combines excessiveness, youth, and celebrity status is the story of Farrah Abraham. Ms. Abraham rose to fame after appearing on MTV’s reality television show Teen Mom, and authoring several books. According to the New York Daily News, The twenty year-old mother was arrested in Omaha, Nebraska, after nearly running into a law enforcement vehicle attempting a wide turn. Law enforcement officers stopped Ms. Abraham and administered a breathalyzer test. Ms. Abraham’s blood alcohol level (BAC) indicated that she had been driving at nearly twice the legal limit in that state. Needless to say, Ms. Abraham was arrested for violating DUI laws.
Had Ms. Abraham registered the same BAC in New York State, she likely would have been driving with a BAC over seven times the legal limit for underage drivers. New York has a Zero Tolerance policy when it comes to drivers under the age of 21 who drive under the influence, and DUI laws differ for the underage accordingly. In New York State, a driver is deemed to violate DUI laws when he or she drives with a BAC of 0.08% or higher. However, if the driver is under 21 years old, special laws apply if his or her BAC is between 0.02% and 0.05%.
If an underage driver registers a BAC between 0.02% and 0.05% he or she will not be charged with a DUI, but may be subject to a license suspension for violating the Zero Tolerance law. The New York Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee notes that the 0.02% limit is meant to target underage drivers who have willfully consumed alcohol, rather than those who have ingested certain medicines with traces of alcohol, or who have partaken in religious or familial ceremonies or traditions.
If an underage driver registers a BAC between 0.05% and 0.08%, he or she may be subject to penalties for Driving While Ability Impaired (DWAI) or common law DWI. If an underage driver registers a BAC over 0.08%, he or she may be charged with both common law DWI and per se DWI, and may be subject to a license suspension for one year.
Underage drivers charged with violating DUI laws may feel helpless against fighting their DUI charges. However, an experienced lawyer can help an underage driver navigate the legal system and fight for him or her in court. If you are an underage driver who has been charged with violating a DWI law, contact Anelli Xavier today at 877-394-3476 for a confidential consultation.
Disclaimer: The exclusive purpose of this article is educational and it is not intended as either legal advice or a general solution to any specific legal problem. Corporate offices for Anelli Xavier are located at 269 W. Jefferson St.; Syracuse, New York 13202; Telephone No.: (315) 473-0899. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Attorney Advertising.
Tom Anelli, Senior Partner/Attorney, was featured in the latest Newsweek, as one of New York’s Top Lawyers.
The feature below was in the August 27th issue of Newsweek.
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Below is a recent case result. Although the results of actual cases may be displayed, Anelli Xavier cannot represent such results to be indicative of those that may be obtained in any particular case.
People vs. T.K.
Buffalo, NY
“We were able to get the results required so that I can move on and rebuild my life. I would have like a quicker resolution, but results are more important. As lawyers that specialize in DWI law, they are more knowledgeable in that type of litigation.”
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Tom Anelli, Senior Partner/Attorney, was featured on the cover of the latest Attorney at Law publication.
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