Ronald J. Meltzer Attorney at Law

PRACTICE FOCUSED ON DWI DEFENSE

305 Broadway - Suite 900
New York, NY 10007
212-822-1443
24 hour telephone:  917-684-5967

 

Serving the Bronx, Brooklyn,
Queens, Manhattan, Staten Island,
Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester.

We Speak Chinese

    Academic Credentials

• Yale College Honor Graduate
• Northwestern University School of Law - Juris Doctor
• NYU School of Law - Master of Laws (Taxation).
  

    Memberships

• National College of DWI Defense Lawyers - Former New York State Delegate
• National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers - Life Member
• New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers - Member

Ronald Meltzer is dedicated to keeping up with the latest developments and "cutting edge" defenses in DWI law. He is also committed to maintaining expertise in all aspects of Blood Alcohol Science including Breath Testing, Blood Testing, Field Sobriety Tests, Drug Recognition Evaluations and DWI Trial Advocacy.

There is no cost or obligation for a consultation with NY DWI Attorney Ronald Meltzer. Call 212-822-1443, or e-mail Rmeltzer@NycDwiLaw.com. Click here to fill out a Free Consultation Submission Form.

DWI is the only crime where you can be convicted based upon the opinion of a police officer. As such it is an opinion crime. Name one other crime where you can be convicted without committing any harm to any person or property? In that sense, DWI is also a political crime. Frequently, the prosecution’s case is centered around the opinion of a police officer. In the typical DWI case, the arresting officer may allege that the motorist exhibited signs of intoxication: the odor of an alcoholic beverage, bloodshot and watery eyes, slurred speech, and an unsteady gait. However, these are subjective observations.  It should be remembered every motorist is presumed innocent, and the prosecution has the burden to prove their case beyond any reasonable doubt.

No one would deny that driving under the influence of alcohol is a very serious crime. Clearly, DWI in New York State is very politically unpopular. As a result, legislators are tripping over each other to give prosecutors more and more tools to pursue a conviction in DWI cases. Some might argue that the system is rigged to facilitate a conviction. Advocacy groups such as MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) lobby for tougher and tougher DWI laws and encourage law enforcement to make more and more arrests. The problem occurs when innocent citizens get caught up in this police dragnet. More innocent people are convicted of DWI than any other crime. No one is saying that DWI is not a serious crime. We all want our roads to be safe. However, the question that New York City DWI attorney Ronald Meltzer asks in each and every case is “what’s the truth about the evidence?”

DWI is prosecuted vigorously in all the five boroughs of New York City as well as the surrounding counties of Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester. If you are arrested for DWI, it is critical that you have a lawyer who understands all evidence in DWI cases including breath testing, blood testing, Intoxicated Driver Testing Unit reports, and the pseudo science of standardized field sobriety testing. This is in addition to all the nuances and complexities specific to DWI trial advocacy. Ronald Meltzer has a nationwide reputation as an ethical, knowledgeable, and dedicated DWI defender. Ronald Meltzer is the DWI attorney who can level the playing field and achieve the best possible outcome for each and every client. No attorney in New York City is more knowledgeable about the crime of DWI than Ronald Meltzer, and his commitment and passion for excellence in this field is unsurpassed.

Not all DWI cases are headed for trial. In many cases, a plea bargain can be negotiated with the prosecutor. Ronald Meltzer has the poise, tact, experience, and professionalism that is required to be an effective plea negotiator. Sometimes a quick plea agreement is in the best interests of the client. Other times, it takes perseverance and effort on the part of the attorney to obtain a satisfactory plea agreement. However, if a plea agreement is not possible, it is critical to have an attorney who understands how to try a DWI case. Ronald Meltzer has a passion for justice and fair play that he brings to every case.

This website is very comprehensive and provides a lot of interesting and useful information pertaining to DWI in New York State. You are welcome to call Ronald Meltzer for a free consultation and case analysis: 212-822-1443; 24 Hour Telephone: 917-684-5967. His law office is conveniently located in downtown Manhattan and accessible by car and public transportation. Ronald Meltzer appears in all the courts of New York City, as well as Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester, and upstate New York.

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