Speeding is one of the aggressive behaviors on the road that can get you a ticket. You can face serious consequences for this violation, including high fines and a possible jail term. But what if everyone else is driving beyond the speed limit? Here is what you need...
When someone is arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated (DWI) for the first time, they tend to be primarily concerned with whether they’ll end up in jail as a result of the situation. This is a legitimate concern, but it isn’t the only one that someone...
Reckless driving is considered a misdemeanor in New York, and police may charge you with it if they catch you speeding. But while this is a less serious crime than a felony, a conviction still carries significant legal and personal consequences. Basically, any driving...
The basis for a New York speeding ticket is the claim that a driver knowingly exceeded the posted limit on a section of the road. The higher someone's speed, the more the ticket will cost. In some areas, like construction or school zones, tickets may carry enhanced...
When you’re facing DUI charges, it’s natural to be worried about what’s coming next - even when you feel like you weren’t in the wrong. It can be incredibly difficult to successfully challenge a prosecutor’s case, so much so that attempting to do so may seem futile....
Some people are so anxious about the outcome of criminal court proceedings that they immediately decide to plead guilty because they assume that, in doing so, they won't have to endure the worst possible penalties. However, judges see so many people pleading guilty...
One way police ensure that drivers are obeying the laws is by performing traffic stops. Individuals typically don’t have to undergo traffic stops every day. In other words, if a police officer pulls you over, you likely have many questions. If an officer pulls your...
Drivers from other states come to New York for different reasons, from business to driving kids to colleges in the area. They don't need to apply for a New York State driver's license, provided they have a valid one from another state. However, they need to observe...
Nobody ever wants to see the flashing lights of a police vehicle behind them. This is even truer if you’re on your way home from a night that involved a little alcohol. What many people don’t realize is that police officers aren’t allowed to stop vehicles without...
Driving simulation games award you points for driving faster. The New York State police will do the same if they catch you speeding, yet in this case, those points will see you losing, not winning. Speeding tickets consider how far you were above the legal limit. Here...
