NY Jets' Edwards Arrested for DWI

Professional football player Braylon Edwards was arrested in New York for driving while intoxicated (DWI) earlier this week while driving his Land Rover through Manhattan's West Side.  Law enforcement officials at the scene initially pulled Edwards over for illegally tinted windows.  Once officers approached the vehicle, however, they smelled alcohol coming from inside.  Edwards, who is a wide receiver for the New York Jets, was given a breath test at the scene as well as another at a nearby police station and reportedly had a blood alcohol content of .016%, twice the legal limit of .08%.  The general manager for the Jets, Mike Tannenbaum, issued a statement following the arrest expressing disappointment in Edwards' decision to drive while intoxicated, particularly since the Jets organization provides a free luxury ride service to all its athletes in order to avoid having them drive while under the influence of alcohol.  Further complicating Edwards' case is the potential probation violation stemming from a misdemeanor assault incident that took place in Cleveland, Ohio in 2009.  If Edwards is found to have violated his probation, he could face jail time in Ohio.  If Edwards is found guilty of his latest charge, he may face heavy fines and suspension from the National Football League, in addition to whatever punishments he receives from the courts. 

If you live in Los Angeles and have been charged with DWI, call an experienced Los Angeles DUI defense attorney right away.  Being convicted of DWI can have serious and long-lasting consequences for your life. 

For many people, DWI or driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI) is their first and only brush with the Los Angeles criminal justice system.  While DWI may not seem as serious a crime as assault or theft, DWI puts people's lives at risk, including your own, and Los Angeles law makers take that threat seriously.  An experienced DWI defense attorney can tell you that being convicted of driving while under the influence of alcohol can get you probation, jail time, fees, court-ordered alcohol education classes and rehabilitation, and even the suspension of your driving privileges.  Being convicted of DWI can also be a mark on your criminal record, something you are obligated to report to potential employers and landlords.  If you have been charged with DWI, call the Los Angeles DUI defense attorneys at Kestenbaum, Eisner & Gorin, LLP today at 1-877-781-1570.  Our  Los Angeles DUI defense attorneys have decades of experience in successfully defending people against both DWI and DUI charges.  Call today to find out how we can help you.