Almost everybody overindulges once in a while. However, when you get a little carried away while you’re drinking, the consequences can be serious – especially if you aren’t sure how you’re going to get home. So, what’s the best thing to try to sober up as quickly as...
A field sobriety test is a series of tests used by police officers to determine if a person is impaired, most commonly from alcohol, while operating a vehicle. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration developed the standardized field sobriety test in the...
Law enforcement officers are trained and hired to maintain law and order. Part of this involves keeping the public safe by spotting and keeping drunk drivers off our roads. To err is human, however. And it’s not uncommon for these public servants to make mistakes...
Driving while intoxicated (DWI) carries serious penalties, including fines, imprisonment and loss of driver's license. In New York, you can face these penalties if you are caught driving with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08 or higher and 0.04 or higher for...
Getting arrested for impaired driving can result in a whole host of consequences. People lose their driver's licenses, and up in jail and have career setbacks after being convicted of a driving while intoxicated (DWI) charge. It is surprisingly common for people to...
It’s clear that anyone can get a DWI charge. It could be a 16-year-old who just got their driver’s license the day before or someone in their 80s who is still driving and had one too many drinks at a family gathering. However, statistics can show you which age group...
When you are pulled over by the police for speeding, running a red light or any other offense, the moment of truth arrives when you must decide how to respond to the traffic ticket. Should you plead guilty and accept the consequences or fight the charges? You might...
In New York, you can be charged with a DWI as a felony or a misdemeanor. A felony is a more serious crime than a misdemeanor, and it can result in a longer prison sentence and higher fines. In addition, you may lose some civil rights if convicted of a felony offense....
Most New Yorkers are aware that driving under the influence (DUI) is a serious offense with severe legal and personal consequences. But did you know you having alcohol in your vehicle (even if you are not drinking it) can also land you in trouble? Even if you are not...
Obtaining a commercial driver's license (CDL) allows a blue-collar worker to significantly increase their earning potential. Long-haul commercial drivers and specialist freight drivers can command premium wages for their services and can enter the profession directly...
