WHAT ARE YOUR
FUNDAMENTAL
DWI RIGHTS IN NEW YORK?
This video is about what your fundamental rights are with a
DWI criminal charge or any criminal offense in New York
State. There are constitutional rights but some rights go
deeper than that, they are called your fundamental rights.
This is because they are yours, and yours alone. In other
words, the decision to exercise or not exercise them lies
completely in the hands of the defendant in a criminal case,
and not their attorney. The lawyer can plot and carry through
on a defense strategy, but the right to:
1. appeal your case
2. take the stand, and testify on your own behalf
3. demand or waive (give up) a jury trial
4. accept a plea bargain (offered by the district attorney)
5. plead guilty or not guilty to any or all of the charges
These are all YOUR fundamental rights not to be decided by
your attorney but by YOU.
New York DWI and DWAI drugs criminal charges can affect
people in many areas of their life. Bringing some certainty to
some of these areas can often lessen the fear and the
concerns.
Newman and Cyr is a boutique DWI defense firm located in
Ithaca, NY and serving the Finger Lakes region.
If you have questions about a DWI case in New York, call us:
607-229-5184
or find us online: www.ithacadwi.com
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BY NEWMAN & CYR
Educational Purposes only. Copyright 2016.
If you or a loved one are charged with a crime, we strongly urge you to consult with a local, licensed criminal defense attorney to lessen the possible negative outcomes -including the potential loss of your freedom.
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