When a police officer arrests you because they suspect that you have committed a driving while intoxicated (DWI) infraction, you could end up serving a jail sentence and paying large fines. If you do get behind the wheel after alcohol compromises your driving ability,...
Michael A. Ferraro, Esq., P.C.
DWI defense
Does New York have aggravated DWI statutes?
The U.S. problem with drunk driving began shortly after the invention of motorized vehicles. State and federal governments made laws to deter people from taking the wheel after consuming too much alcohol. Many continued to break the rules, leading to the creation of...
Can you get a DWI for marijuana?
You never have worried about getting a DWI before because you don’t drink alcohol. You just didn’t assume that it would happen because there was never a chance for you to be impaired. However, you do use marijuana, ever since it was legalized in New York. Maybe you...
3 reasons pleading guilty to a DWI offense can be very expensive
Those who stand accused of driving while intoxicated (DWI) charges in New York often plead guilty. Even those who continue to assert that they had not had too much to drink may plead guilty because they think it will be impossible for them to defend against their...
Can mouthwash lead to a DWI?
There are some ways in which a person can be accused of drunk driving without actually being intoxicated. For instance, a fatigued driver may make similar mistakes to someone who is drunk, so the police may believe they’re impaired before talking to them. There are...
2 mistakes to avoid when charged with drunk driving in NY
Getting behind the wheel while under the influence of alcohol is a serious mistake with far-reaching consequences. Besides, the legal consequences, a conviction for driving while intoxicated (DWI) can also impact other aspects of your life. If you are charged with...
Peer pressure and drunk driving: What to know
It has long been known that peer pressure can have a negative impact on driving. This is why teens are sometimes prohibited from driving with their friends until they reach a certain age. Studies have found that drivers with friends in the car are more likely to be...
Was a field sobriety test the cause for your DWI charge?
You may have recently been pulled over under the suspicion of driving while impaired (DWI). An officer may have asked you to step out of your vehicle and perform what’s known as field sobriety tests. Field sobriety tests are used by police to identify if someone was...
What is probable cause in a DUI investigation?
Driving under the influence (DUI) is both dangerous and illegal. If you are caught and convicted, you may face a range of legal and collateral repercussions depending on the severity of the charge. However, to legally stop you for a DUI investigation and subsequent...
Most people cannot tell how much they can drink before driving
You probably know the legal limit for blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is 0.08%, above which the police will automatically charge you with driving while intoxicated (DWI). Hopefully, you realize that in New York, they can also issue you with a lesser charge for...