Numerous persons are arrested each day in Bronx, New York, and charged with the criminal offense of Driving While Intoxicated. Driving While Intoxicated is a Class A misdemeanor, and carries significant penalties. A person convicted of  DWI faces a prison term of up to one year incarceration, a three year probationary sentence, a six month to one year license suspension, mandatory attendence in a Drunk Drivers Program, including attendence at a Victims Impact Seminar, high fines, court surcharges, attorney fees, forfeiture of their car, and a criminal record. In fact, few other criminal convictions carry so many requirements-or in some cases, burdens-as a conviction for DWI. Criminal defense lawyers representing DWI offenders in the Bronx must be familiar with all aspects of DWI law, as well as criminal procedure.

An arrest for DWI in the Bronx most often occurs after a law enforcement officer observes a car being driven in an "erratic manner, swerving from side to side, or recklessly crossing lanes". Typically, the officer will follow the suspected driver for a few moments to confirm his, or her suspicions, and then issue a demand that the driver pull over. Once pulled over, the officer will approach the driver's side of the car to conduct an up close examination. This usually involves questioning the driver, and searching for signs of intoxication. After this cursory examination, the officer will demand that the driver exit the car. The officer will take note of any signs of alcohol on the breath of the individual, redness of eyes, and signs of unsteadyness.