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Criminal Defense Law
We insure your constitutional rights are preserved.

The single most important objective at Vladimir and Associates is to ensure that your constitutional rights are preserved and protected throughout the entire judicial process from the very first moment of police action. Our firm handles each client's case from the pre-arrest and investigative stages through trial and appellate stages, in the Queens, Long Island and Manhattan region.

People who are found to have violated a criminal law - whether through their own admission by a "guilty" plea, or as a result of a jury trial - can be punished through imposition of fines, imprisonment, probation, and community service, among other penalties.

At all stages of the criminal process, a person suspected of or charged with a crime is entitled to certain fundamental rights that derive from the U.S. Constitution and key court decisions. These include the right to an attorney and the right to a speedy jury trial.

These constitutional rights provide a balance between the government's interest in ensuring that criminal behavior is identified and punished, and the fundamental need to preserve and promote the individual freedoms that characterize a democratic society. At the lawfirm of Vladimir & Associates we understand your rights.

Our firm of criminal lawyers is based in the Manhattan and Long Island areas in New York State and handle cases in New York, Manhattan, NY, Manhattan, Long Island, including Suffolk County and Nassau County. Our attorneys comprise a single criminal firm of trial defense lawyers first and foremost. We believe that your Constitutional rights must be fought for and defended by aggressive Manhattan and Long Island Criminal attorneys who have the courage to stand up to judges and the state and federal prosecutors and not simply "play ball." We believe in jurors and in the criminal trial process. Whether accused of drug charges, white collar crimes or violent crimes - whether in state or federal court, The Vladimir Law Firm vigorously defends its clients with one goal in mind: to win.

We are currently defending clients against criminal charges in Federal Court in both the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York. In addition to our New York City criminal cases, we are currently representing clients in NYS criminal court in Suffolk County, Nassau County, Manhatton, and Long Island.

The Vladimir Law Firm provides representation to those accused of a crime in Nassau County, New York. Specifically, the firm focuses on driving while intoxicated charges (DWI) and traffic violations. Whether you were issued a Desk Appearance Ticket (DAT) or are currently in custody facing the arraignment, Nassau County DWI Vladimir Law Firm is the firm to call.

The drunk driving laws in the state of New York (NY) are serious business. New York has some of the toughest DWI laws in the nation, and Nassau County has a reputation for being one of the toughest counties in the State of New York. A second DWI conviction within a ten year period can be a felony. Therefore, the service of an attorney are critical not only for repeat offenders, but for first offenders as well. If you have received a DUI or DWI in Nassau or Suffolk County the only firm to call is Vladimir Law Firm because our firm understands the impact that theses charges can have on an individuals life, and how to handle these situations.

In addition to the serious incarceration time potentially possible in Nassau and Suffolk Counties, a DWI conviction can also come with heavy fines, the loss of your driver's license, increases in insurance rates, and immigration consequences. In addition to all of this, there is still one fundamental truth in Nassau County and New York: This is still America, and you are still innocent until proven guilty. Even some of the toughest laws in the country cannot change that. Nassau and Suffolk county DWI Defense Lawyers at Vladimir Law Firm are firm believer's in this principle and will make sure the prosecution and the judge follow this principle.

White Collar Crimes are defined as non-violent acts committed by individuals or businesses in the course of daily working activity. Some of these crimes include embezzlement, bribery, tax evasion, false advertising and other types of fraud. They are generally used to obtain money, property or services to gain advantage in business or in ones personal life.

According to the New York Police, white collar crimes cost New York more than $11 billion annually. These crimes are considered to be federal offenses and even though New York state and local Manhattan, Queens and Long Island law enforcement may be involved in the cases, charges will most often be presented by federal agencies such as the FBI, IRS, US Customs, Secret Service, EPA or the SEC.

Penalties for white collar offenses generally include fines, house arrest, community confinement and sometimes imprisonment. New York agencies will many times make mistakes when prosecuting these criminals. They routinely make mistakes that violate New York citizens constitutional and civil rights. That is why it's so important to hire a lawyer, like the ones at Vladimir and Associates if you've been charged with any of these types of crimes, while in Long Island, Queens an Manhattan. Just going to trial can be enough to humiliate, embarrass and often time destroy the future of a growing business. It's best to just settle these cases outside of the courtroom and protect the name of your business.

Our mission is to provide high quality legal representation at reasonable fees.

Consulting an attorney for the best course of action is the wisest choice.

New York Drunk Driving Attorneys

At the Law Office of Vladimir and Associates we specialize in protecting the legal rights of New York citizens who have found themselves charged with DUI, DWI or DWAI in Manhattan, Queens or Long Island. We also help our clients under the age of 21 who have been charged with violating the New York Zero Tolerance law. In addition, we also protect the rights of individuals accused of refusing a chemical test in Manhattan, Queens or Long Island, due to the Implied Consent law. Regardless of the complexities that may surround a driving under the influence arrest in Manhattan, Queens or Long Island we will aggressively protect your legal rights in an effort to maintain your driving privileges and safeguard your future.

DUI, DWI and DWAI Penalties in New York

DWAI (Driving While Ability Impaired) Involving Alcohol:

  • 15 Day Jail Sentence
  • $300-$500 Fine
  • 90 Day Driver's License Suspension

2nd DWAI Involving Alcohol (Within 5 Years):

  • 30 Day Jail Sentence
  • $500-$750 Fine
  • 6 Month Driver's License Revocation

DWAI Involving Drugs / Alcohol:

  • 1 Year Jail Sentence
  • $500-$1000 Fine

2nd DWAI Involving Drugs / Alcohol (Within 10 Years):

  • 4 Year Jail Sentence
  • $1000-$5000 Fine
  • 18 Month to 1 Year Driver's License Revocation

3rd DWAI Involving Drugs / Alcohol (Within 10 Years):

  • 7 Year Jail Sentence
  • $2,000-$10,000 Fine
  • 18 Months to 1 Year Driver's License Revocation

DWI / DUI Involving Drugs:

  • 1 Year Jail Sentence
  • $500-$1000 Fine
  • 6 Month Driver's License Suspension or Revocation

2nd DWI / DUI / DWAI Involving Drugs (Within 10 Years):

  • 4 Year Jail Sentence
  • $1000-$5000 Fine
  • Driver's License Revocation for 1 Year

3rd DWI / DUI / DWAI Involving Drugs (Within 10 Years):

  • 7 Year Jail Sentence
  • $2000-$10,000 Fine
  • Driver's License Revocation for 1 Year

Aggravated DWI:

  • 1 Year Jail Sentence
  • $1000-$2500 Fine
  • 1 Year Driver's License Suspension

2nd Offense Aggravated DWI (Within 10 Years):

  • 4 Year Jail Sentence
  • $1000-$5000 Fine
  • 18 Months Driver's License Suspension

3rd Offense Aggravated DWI (Within 10 Years):

  • 7 Year Jail Sentence
  • $2000-$10,000 Fine
  • 18 Months Driver's License Suspension

Vladimir & Associates understands the law and your rights. Contact us today.