Mr. Corletta, encountering a situation where a brand new New York resident was charged with Driving While Intoxicated, quickly converted it into a traffic infraction with a small fine and brief license suspension, before a Judge notorious for being “tough on DWI”, in People v. B.C. (Roch. City Ct., 7/16). 

    In this case, the client recently moved to New York from out-of-state. The client, still with an out-of-state license, was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated for allegedly, almost “sideswiping” an unmarked police car.

    Mr. Corletta, acting quickly, immediately instructed the client to obtain a New York license. Then, at arraignment, Mr. Corletta prevailed upon the Court to grant a brief adjournment to allow the People to consider a reduction to a lesser included traffic violation. 

    Mr. Corletta knew from experience such an offer would be made once the client's record was checked.  The client had a clean record. The offer made at the next Court appearance. Mr. Corletta therefore obtained minimal punishment for the client in just 2 Court appearances, at the same time avoiding a very difficult judge.

    Mr. Corletta, by his quick action instructing the client to get a New York license, also made sure that the client could get a Conditional License to drive back and forth to work and attend the Impaired Driver Program. The client was grateful for Mr. Corletta’s knowledgeable and swift action, and his hard work.