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02/05/2026

What’s the Best Outcome for a DWI in New York? 🚔⚖️

If you or a loved one has been arrested for DWI, you’re probably wondering what the best possible outcome could be. In New York, that typically means either:

✅ A full dismissal of charges
✅ A not guilty verdict at trial
✅ Or a reduction to DWAI, a non-criminal traffic infraction

These outcomes aren’t guaranteed—but with a skilled defense attorney on your side, they’re possible. At Obedin & Weissman, we’ve handled hundreds of DWI cases across Suffolk County and bring decades of courtroom experience to every client we represent.

📍 Serving Central Islip and all of Long Island
📞 Available 24/7 to help you navigate your DWI case

🔗 Read the full article: https://obedinandweissman.com/blog/what-is-the-best-outcome-for-a-dwi-in-ny

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02/04/2026

🚘 How Do I Get My License Back After a DWI in NY?

If you’ve been convicted of DWI in New York, your license is typically revoked for 6 months. That means you’ll need to reapply to the DMV for reinstatement—it's not automatic. In cases where the charge is reduced to DWAI, the license is usually suspended for 90 days and then reinstated automatically.

Every case is different, and the process can be confusing. At Obedin & Weissman, we help clients throughout Suffolk and Nassau Counties navigate license reinstatement after a DWI.

📞 Call us 24/7
📍 Suffolk County-based defense attorneys
💼 Over 30 years of DWI experience

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10/14/2025

⚖️ Can You Get a DWI Off Your Record in New York?

Yes—thanks to the Clean Slate Act, which went into effect in November 2024.

If you’ve been convicted of a misdemeanor DWI in NY and have gone 3 years without any new arrests or convictions after completing your sentence, your record can be sealed automatically. That means:

🔒 Employers and landlords won’t see the conviction
✅ It won’t show up in most background checks
📁 You don’t need to file paperwork—no application required

But remember: sealing is not the same as erasing. The record still exists, and law enforcement can still access it when legally permitted.

This law gives you a second chance—but only if you meet the requirements.

📞 Questions about your eligibility? We’re available 24/7 to help—and we’ll be there for you the very next day if you need us.

🔗 Blog article: https://obedinandweissman.com/blog/how-do-i-get-my-dwi-off-my-record-in-ny.html

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09/25/2025

⚖️ How Do I Get My DWI Dismissed in New York?

It’s possible — but only under specific legal circumstances.

The most common reason DWI charges are dismissed in NY is when the prosecution fails to provide discovery materials within the statutory deadline. That includes police reports, test results, and body cam footage. When the deadline is missed, your attorney can file a motion to dismiss.

Other legal grounds for dismissal include:
• 🚓 Illegal traffic stops
• 📵 Improper breath or blood test procedures
• ⚠️ Violations of your constitutional rights
• 📂 Suppression of key evidence
• ❌ Insufficient evidence to proceed

Dismissals aren’t handed out freely. You need a defense attorney who knows how to identify these legal issues and act fast.

📞 Arrested for DWI in New York? Call us 24/7. If you or a loved one is under arrest, we’ll be there the next day to help.

🔗 Read the full article: https://obedinandweissman.com/blog/how-do-i-get-my-dwi-dismissed-in-ny.html

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09/19/2025

🚔 Do You Lose Your License After a DWI in New York?

Yes, you can. Attorney Ira Weissman explains:

➡️ A misdemeanor DWI conviction typically results in a 6-month revocation — you’ll have to reapply through Albany.
➡️ A reduced charge of DWAI (Driving While Ability Impaired) generally leads to a 90-day suspension.
➡️ A felony DWI conviction? That usually means a 1-year revocation.

These are serious consequences, and one of the biggest reasons to hire a DWI defense attorney with real courtroom experience.

📞 Arrested for DWI in New York? We’re available 24/7 and will be there for you the very next day.

🔗 Read more on our blog: https://obedinandweissman.com/blog/do-you-lose-your-license-after-a-dwi-in-ny.html

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09/12/2025

Do You Get Probation for DWI in Suffolk County, NY?

🚨 Charged with DWI in New York? Wondering if you’ll get probation instead of jail time?

Yes — probation can be part of your sentence, especially if it’s your first offense, there was no accident, and you’re willing to comply with strict court-ordered conditions.

At Obedin & Weissman, we’ve helped countless clients in Suffolk and Nassau Counties avoid jail by securing probation and other alternatives like treatment programs and ignition interlock installation.

🔹 First-time DWI?
🔹 No prior criminal record?
🔹 Willing to complete alcohol treatment or monitoring?

You may be eligible for a deal that keeps you out of jail — but only with the right legal strategy.

📺 Watch our video: https://youtu.be/yMHLUfXYtzc

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📞 Call us today for a confidential case review. We’re here to fight for the best possible outcome.

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05/08/2025

⚖️ What the George Santos Sentencing Says About Federal Prosecutions

Former Congressman George Santos was recently sentenced on multiple federal charges — including wire fraud and money laundering — drawing national attention.

But beyond the headlines, this case highlights something we see often in our practice: federal charges are serious, complex, and carry steep consequences.

At Obedin and Weissman, we’ve defended clients throughout Long Island facing federal investigations and indictments involving:

✅ Wire fraud
✅ Tax and financial crimes
✅ Drug distribution under federal law
✅ Conspiracy and identity theft

Federal prosecutors are backed by enormous resources — if you’re being investigated or charged, you need experienced legal defense from the very beginning.

📍 Read our full take on what the Santos sentencing reveals about how federal criminal cases are handled:
👉 https://obedinandweissman.com/blog/what-the-george-santos-sentencing-reveals-about-federal-criminal-prosecutions.html

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07/04/2022

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05/30/2022

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01/21/2022

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12/31/2021

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12/24/2021

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