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’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…
You’re pulled over, the lights flash, and the officer asks for a breath test. In the swirl of nerves and second-guessing, you say “no.” Now what? In New York, refusing the chemical test (the official…
Blue lights in the mirror. A tap on your window. In that moment, it’s easy to feel cornered—especially when the officer asks you to blow. I’ve spent over three decades defending Long Islanders in DWI…
