# On-duty New York City Police Officer Faces DWI Charges | Edelman, Krasin & Jaye

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# On-Duty New York City Police Officer Faces DWI Charges

Being charged with driving while intoxicated in New York City can lead to severe penalties including jail time, fines and a loss of driving privileges. In addition, it could be problematic if it is on a person’s record and there will inevitably be raised insurance rates. For people who are in a certain position professionally, there can be even worse issues stemming from a DWI conviction. If the person who is arrested is in law enforcement him or herself, it can result in a job suspension or dismissal. Addressing the charges and formulating a defense is imperative.

## On-duty NYPD officer arrested for DWI

An officer for the New York City Police Department [was arrested](https://www.nydailynews.com/2021/02/13/nypd-cop-busted-for-being-drunk-on-the-job/) after he was alleged to be drunk behind the wheel of an marked unit. The incident occurred in the mid-morning at approximately 10:45 a.m. The officer, 33, was in downtown Manhattan. He has been on the job for around six years. When he was given a breath test to determine his blood alcohol content, he registered 0.071. After processing, he was released and will be in court at a future date.

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## Fighting a DWI charge is vital to avoid the worst penalties

A DWI charge will inevitably cause a person to worry about the future. Given the chance that they may be incarcerated, have their driver’s license suspended for at least six months, need to take part in a treatment program, pay up to $1,000 in fines and other consequences, it is wise to think about the available avenues of defense. Regardless of the circumstances, the evidence could be called into question. That can include what prompted the investigation in the first place or the results of the breath test. There might be a way to reduce the charges or seek another viable solution.

## Crafting a defense against DWI charges is key

For this man, his entire future is at stake because he was accused of driving drunk while on duty as an NYPD officer. Before making the situation worse, he should consider all his options and consult with experienced [criminal defense](https://ekjlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/dwi.jpg) legal professionals to assess the case and determine the preferable course of action. Anyone who is arrested and charged with DWI should do the same.

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