Over 31 years · Long Island criminal defense
I've personally defended over 2,000 people across Nassau & Suffolk for 31 years. Tell me what happened and I'll text you back.
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If you’re worried about how a past DWI affects your future, you’re not alone. I regularly meet Suffolk County residents who want to know whether a DWI can be wiped away, or at least hidden from view…
If you were arrested for DWI in Suffolk or Nassau County, it’s completely normal to worry about what happens to your driver’s license at the first court date. The arraignment moves fast, and the…
If you’ve been arrested for DWI in New York, one of the first practical questions that pops up is whether you’ll have to drive with an ignition interlock device (IID). I’m Ed Palermo, and I’ve…
Here’s how I approach building a strong defense in a Suffolk County DWI, drawn from decades in local courts and countless hours reviewing videos, calibration logs, police reports, and testimony…
If you’ve heard the term “Aggravated DWI” and wondered how it’s different from a standard DWI, you’re not alone. In New York, “aggravated” means the law treats the situation as more serious because…
In New York, a standard first-offense DWI is usually charged when your BAC is .08% or higher (or there’s other evidence of intoxication). It’s a misdemeanor crime—not a traffic ticket—and it carries…
