Rachel Kugel represented a client charged with Misdemeanor DWI as well as Refusal to Submit to a Chemical Test in New York City.
During the DMV Refusal Hearing Rachel Kugel successfully argued that the arresting officer lacked probable cause. As such the Refusal case was closed without penalty to the client. Thus saving the client from a mandatory one year license revocation.
Moving on to the criminal case the misdemeanors were dismissed on Rachel Kugel’s speedy trial motion leaving on the VTL 1192.1 DWAI Traffic Infraction.
After one more adjournment The Kugel Law Firm continued to aggressively pursue the case and pushed forward to trial. When the case was finally ready for trial the police officers involved did not remember the incident and the remaining count of VTL 1192.1 DWAI was dismissed due to the State’s inability to prove the case beyond a reasonable doubt.
*Past success is not a guarantee of future results. All cases are different. Aggressive investigation and creative strategies are recommended to achieve the best possible results. To discuss the specific facts of your case call 212-372-7218.
Rachel Kugel represented a client charged with DWI in Newark Municipal Court. This was the client’s second offense and as such he faced mandatory minimum penalties that included a 2 year loss of license, 2-90 days in jail, 30 days community service, installation of an ignition interlock device, and more.
The Kugel Law Firm vigorously advocated for our client from the beginning including preserving any and all rights to a speedy trial. Rachel Kugel challenged the operation element of the offense arguing that the State could not prove that the client operated or intended to operate in an intoxicated condition given that he was found in a legal parking spot and asleep. The Court agreed that the case presented an issue with regard to proof of operation when the State could not offer additional proof from the officer to expand on the initial proofs, the Court granted the motion made by The Kugel Law Firm to dismiss the case.
*Past success is not a guarantee of future results. All cases are different. Aggressive investigation and creative strategies are recommended to achieve the best possible results. To discuss the specific facts of your case call 973-854-0098.
Rachel Kugel represented a client charged in Brooklyn, N.Y. with DWI and Homicide Charges stemming from an early morning collision with a pedestrian. Despite a reading of less than the legal limit, the State pursued the case vigorously and never made a pre-trial offer that did not include serious prison time.
Rachel Kugel took the case through to a jury trial. Through the use of an expert witness and other trial strategy we effectively challenged the sufficiency of the State’s evidence and the causation of the victim’s injuries.
Result: Jury found the client not guilty of all crimes. Guilty only of the traffic infraction of Driving While Ability Impaired (DWAI). Sentenced to 90 days license suspension. No jail.
*Past success is not a guarantee of future results. All cases are different. Aggressive investigation and creative strategies are recommended to achieve the best possible results. To discuss the specific facts of your case call 212-372-7218.
Rachel Kugel represented a client charged with DWI in Brooklyn, N.Y. Client had a lot on the line as his employment required a valid drivers license. Rachel Kugel was able to swiftly and successfully negotiate a resolution that would not result in a permanent driving while intoxicated record for the client. Result: DWI dismissed, client allowed to enter a plea of guilty to VTL charge of following too closely.
*Past success is not a guarantee of future results. All cases are different. Aggressive investigation and creative strategies are recommended to achieve the best possible results. To discuss the specific facts of your case call 212-372-7218.
Rachel Kugel represented a client charged with a DWI (drugs) in Bloomfield Municipal Court.
The State’s theory was that the client was driving while under the influence of Methadone. Rachel Kugel successfully challenged the admissibility of the State’s evidence with regard to urine test results in the case. As a result the evidence was suppressed.
A trial proceeded on the observations. Rachel Kugel challenged the sufficiency of the State’s case and cross examined the arresting officer on his observations. A not guilty verdict was obtained.
*Past success is not a guarantee of future results. All cases are different. Aggressive investigation and creative strategies are recommended to achieve the best possible results. To discuss the specific facts of your case call 973-854-0098.
Rachel Kugel, Esq. represented a client charged with DWI in Blairstown, New Jersey. The case appeared dire as it involved a reading over .10, an accident, and the client was facing his fourth offense for DWI. Due to the number of prior offenses our client faced a mandatory 6 months in jail if convicted.
Rachel Kugel used a Post Conviction Relief Application to successfully challenge the client’s prior record and as a result the client was saved from a mandatory jail sentence.
*Past success is not a guarantee of future results. Every case is different. Aggressive investigation and creative defense strategies are recommended. To discuss your specific case call 973-854-0098
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