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Warren Redlich for Congress |
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Drunk DrivingI'm a drunk driving defense lawyer, and believeour DWI laws are too harsh. Early efforts to curtail drunk driving were successful, but the latest efforts have gone too far. NY Courts waste taxpayer money and hit regular people with huge bills for lawyers, fines, and increased insurance premiums. In New York, if you hit someone over the head with a pool cue in a bar fight, you'll probably get the charge reduced to a disorderly conduct violation and pay a minimal fine of maybe $250. If you get pulled over after 3 drinks, it will cost you $5000 or more. I appreciate the harm caused by drunk driving, but the BAC (blood alcohol content) level should be higher and the penalties should not be so severe. Also, a first-offender should be able to get a better deal than what is usually offered to their DWI Attorney. I also oppose the "prompt suspension" law. Under this law, innocent drivers who defend themselves face a suspension while the case is pending. By contrast, drunks who take a deal get to keep driving (on a conditional license). This is America. You're innocent until proven guilty. |