Maybe you slept in and you’re in a rush to get to work. Maybe you’re speeding because you’re late for a meeting. Or perhaps you just lost track of how fast you’re driving. Whatever the cause, you realize you're in trouble the moment you see flashing lights behind you....
Year: 2020
Can one of those pocket “Breathalyzers” keep you from a drunk driving charge?
Let’s be real: You don’t ever want a drunk driving charge if you can avoid it. If you’re going to be drinking heavily, don’t drive. But what about those occasions when you just want a glass of wine with dinner? What about those times when you’re out with your friends...
How serious is a speeding ticket, really?
When you’re driving through New York, you might not think anything of speeding a bit. Maybe you’re 5, 10 or 15 mph over the limit. You’re in control of your vehicle, so it’s not a big deal, right? Unfortunately, the laws are strict in the state and even minor speeding...
Are DWI checkpoints legal in New York?
Sobriety checkpoints work in two ways. They make people think twice about drunk driving, and they remove some drunken drivers from the road. Anyone caught driving while intoxicated (DWI) in one of these checkpoints will face charges. You may have heard rumors that DWI...
How does New York’s ignition interlock program work?
Those accused of impaired driving offenses in New York will face a number of different consequences. The criminal consequences include potential jail time and fines. There are also administrative consequences, which include the mandatory suspension of your license, as...
A DWI charge could lose you your job
If you work as a commercial driver, a DWI charge can cost you your job and may prevent you from getting another one for years.You need to explore all the options available to protect your license. You are not going to be able to do this alone. You will need the help...
Should you fight a speeding ticket?
Many people think that if they get a speeding ticket, then they need to pay it. In some cases, this may be the simplest solution, but you need to consider a few things. Were you speeding? Machines used to measure speed can fall out of calibration. If an officer...
Percentage of drivers who speed
As a new driver, your instructor told you that you should never break the speed limit, not even to pass. You nodded in agreement and did not speed on your driving test. Once you got your license, though, you wondered what you were missing. You felt like everyone...
Failed to submit a breath test? Defend your license
When a police officer pulled you over, you weren’t sure what you’d done wrong. You were traveling under the speed limit and thought that you were driving safely. The officer claimed that you had gone outside your lane a few times, which you didn’t agree with. Still,...
Research shows that chemical breath tests aren’t always right
Law enforcement officers have been using chemical breath tests as a way to establish impairment for decades. Given how common they have become, with devices even available to the public for use these days, many people wrongfully think that breath tests are totally...