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Page Author & Legal Reviewer: Edward Palermo, Esq. | Originally Published: June 2026 | Last Verified: June 2026 Edward Palermo is a premier Long Island criminal defense attorney with 31+ years of…
If you were arrested for DWI in Suffolk County last night, your arraignment is coming up fast. For most people, it is their first time standing in a courtroom, and they have no idea what is about to…
Introduction: A Case That Highlights the Stakes In September 2024, a Riverhead courtroom became the scene of raw emotion as the family of Jennifer Bianco confronted a retired NYPD officer and FDNY…
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…
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…
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…
