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Why Hire a Former 22 Year State Trooper as Your DWI or Criminal Defense Attorney? Added insight, perspective and experience!
When facing a DWI/DUI or other misdemeanor or felony charge, hire the rare attorney with insight from over 22 years of state police and law enforcement experience. Who knows more about DWIs, traffic stops and criminal arrests than a former 22 year State Trooper? A rare, distinct background not prevalent among criminal defense attorneys. Put it to work on your case today! Call: to speak with me directly! No assistant will answer when dialing that number; talk directly with me!
Consider a DWI/DUI arrest and charge. As a former Certified Breathalyzer Operator, the training received is not only rare among criminal defense attorneys, but not provided to all police officers! Hire an attorney to represent you who has been specially trained to make DWI/DUI and other arrests! (e.g., drug possession, domestic violence, Assaults, larceny, etc.) With me, you get an attorney who is specifically versed and trained, for example, in traffic stops. An attorney who is trained in the standardized field sobriety tests you were asked to perform. The tests are promulgated by the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Firsthand experience as a STATE TROOPER is what lends to my familiarity with the mindset, judgments and decisions made by a police officer. Decisions that are made inside a police cruiser moments before your traffic stop or other encounter in which you are approached or arrested by law enforcement. I am familiar with what police look for, knowledgeable about biases that occur at night with car stops in certain situations, and the considerations and factors that could have played into your arrest. Former prosecutors and judges are accustomed to receiving the case well after the police arrest, and often rely on officer-sanitized paperwork. My familiarity comes from personally undertaking arrests. In having made the types of judgments officers considered prior to the arrest. Often critical to your defense.
With in-depth training and experience in Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFSTs), for example, this experience and knowledge assists in holding the officer true to the training she or he received. If the field sobriety tests are not administered properly by the officer, the reliability of the results which led to your arrest are diminished. This is according to the specific NHTSA training the officer received. I have received this NHTSA training both as a state trooper AND as an attorney. YOUR CASE DESERVES THIS LEVEL OF EXPERIENCE AND ATTENTION! Call for your complimentary case review.
For misdemeanor and felony charges, I have likely made or participated in well over 1000 arrests (likely more) during my 22 year state police caree. Such nuanced insight and experience from my law enforcement roots and from my legal training combine to make the rare defense attorney with keen, relevant and key exposure to both sides... This sort of background can provide a unique perspective and advantage in the approach and strategy of your case.
Charged with a DWI/DUI, or a state misdemeanor or felony? Have a fleet of vehicles in the Transportation industry and seek to provide representation options to drivers of your fleet? Facing a Transportation Law offense? Contact me at .
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THE INNISS FIRM, PLLC
Randall F. Inniss
Attorney & Counselor at Law
400 Rella Blvd #165
Suffern, NY 10901
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Licensed in New York for 25 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2000
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400 Rella Blvd #165, #165, Suffern, NY, 10901
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Posted by Deanna Augelli | November 15, 2020 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Excellent representation
I received a dwai in Ny and didn't know where to start since I'm out of state. I found Mr Inniss through a local ny search and I am glad I did. I was treated with utmost respect regardless of my charges. He listened to everything I said and proceeded accordingly. Mr Inniss explained everything in det...
Posted by Craig Davis | December 30, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Excellent lawyer
I was arrested Nov 4th facing two felony charges and the loss of my job, Mr Innis through his experience and expertise helped me navigate the system and get my charges reduced and dismissed within one month, he saved me from losing my job, throughout the process he ensured me things would be alright,...
Posted by Alex | September 16, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Very helpful and easy to work with
I called Mr. Inniss for a free consultation after receiving very confusing a traffic citation. He was able to explain exactly what the circumstances were and gave possible outcomes if I chose to contest the ticket. I live out of state, and decided to hire Mr. Inniss to represent me in court. His ...
Posted by Juanita | January 03, 2019 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Very Informative Consultation!
Randall gave me some really useful advise on how to proceed with my case and helped me to save some money in the process. He was very thorough and gave me more information and explanations in a clearer way so that I could understand- unlike other lawyers that I talked to that hit me with a lot of law...
Posted by Joe | November 02, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
My 2nd review...
I met Mr. Inniss when an ex-girlfriend of mine needed legal help. I was impressed and posted his review to this site on February 18, 2018. Little did I know at the time that I would be needing a lawyer only a couple of months later. Because of the positive experience my ex had, I immediately retaine...
Randall Francis Inniss's Lawyer Endorsements
"Randall and I worked together over several days on a project concerning drug recognition experts. He is a dedicated and super knowledgeable, well-trained criminal defense and DWI/DUI attorney. He goes above and beyond to prepare to defend his clients. He is well experienced, and has a background in law enforcement. He's also quite personable and relatable. I highly endorse Randy."
"Randall is a dynamic speaker and a great lawyer. He understands how to attack a DUI case, having been a former police officer and having taken many advanced courses for criminal defense lawyers. Part of winning a DUI case is having a lawyer the jury will relate to, I think hiring Randall is the right choice."
"I strongly endorse Randy Inniss. Randy and I attended a NHTSA DUI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Instructor Course and Drug Recognition Overview Course together. Randy's extensive knowledge of DUI cases is extremely impressive. His lengthy career as a law enforcement officer gives him a tremendous advantage when representing clients accused of impaired driving. I am confident that Randy will provide great results to individuals facing DUI/DWI charges."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Randall Francis Inniss as co-counsel on several complex matters. His experience as a former New York State Trooper and crisis manager for the National Basketball Association brings a special working skill to the cases he handles for persons with legal defense needs. I recommend Randall highly to any client in need of dedicated and knowledgeable legal services and legal defenses. He is a very nice person to work with also. With Randall, I can say that the defense never rests."
"Fantastic lawyer and person, Randy is dedicated to best serving his clients through his constant expansion of his knowledge in DUI defense"
"I had the privilege of working with Mr. Inniss in advanced training for DWI defense. It is clear that he has transitioned from a distinguished career in law enforcement to being an ardent defender of the constitutional rights of his clients. Among a group of seasoned attorneys his intellect and insight concerning complex issues stood out. We need more attorneys like Mr. Inniss practicing criminal law"
"Attorney Inniss is a consummate professional. He brings many years of experience as a professional in DWI defense to the client relationship. He is aggressive and will fight for the client's objective. I endorse this lawyer"
"I endorse this lawyer. If you received a DUI, there is no one better or more experienced than Randall, who didn't just work as a Trooper, but was a certified DUI Breathalyzer Operator!"
"I endorse this lawyer. He is highly competent, affable, and has extraordinary skill. Not only is he capable of communicating effectively, he has the fortitude to fight on your behalf, and the aptitude to represent your interests. You are in good hands with Randall as your attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Randall Inniss for over 25 years. He is an outstanding Attorney with book smarts and street smarts. For over 20 years he was a New York State Trooper. He was a Senior Investigator with the State Police Narcotics Unit. He knows the Criminal Justice System. Many times criminal cases are dismissed because police officers take short cuts and do not follow the rules. For instance if the police do not follow the proper procedures in the collection and preservation of evidence than the evidence seized cannot be used at trial. Attorney Inniss has the police training and experience to see where mistakes are made. I recommend him for any criminal matter especially those involving narcotics, D.W.I. and Vehicle and Traffic."
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Experience
Honors
2018
Premier DUI Attorney, American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys
2014
Distinguished Alumni Award, State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law
Work Experience
2015 - Present
Principal Attorney and Founder, The Inniss Firm, PLLC
2005 - 2015
Senior Security Director --, National Basketball Association
1998 - 2000
Adjunct Professor, Genessee Community College
1996 - 1996
Judicial Law Clerk, City Of Buffalo, Buscaglia
1983 - 2005
State Trooper, New York State Police
Associations
2018 - Present
National College of DUI Defense (at Harvard College)Member
2017 - Present
American Association of Premier DUI AttorneysFellow
2015 - Present
New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
2006 - Present
Fraternal Order of Police (Jason Conklin Lodge)
2005 - Present
PBA of New York State Troopers
2000 - Present
New York State Bar Association
Sample of Legal Cases
Attempted Robbery 3rd Degree
ACD - Dismissal
Grand Larceny 4th Degree
Traffic Ticket
Misdemeanor Log Book and 2 Moving Violation Tickets
Misdemeanor and moving violation ticket dismissed.
Education
2003
State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law
LL.M - Master of Laws
1997
State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1992
State University of New York, Binghamton
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2020
The Power of Protests - Human Rights at Home and Abroad
“The Power of Protest: Human Rights at Home and Abroad,” on June 25, 2020.
2019
Impaired Driving Specialists, LLC - NHTSA Standardized Field Sobriety Testing training For Laywers
Federal NHTSA "Standardized Field Sobriety Testing" training for Lawyers (National Highway Transportation and Safety Administration)
2014
University at Buffalo Students of Color
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First time arrested for shoplifting. What happens at a desk appearance ticket date?
31 May 2015
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Shoplifting at Urban Outfitters
08 Apr 2015
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I had a failure to appear for a traffic ticket from 2001, then it went into warrant status in 2005. It has been 10yrs.
04 Apr 2015