DWI defense

If you get arrested for driving while intoxicated (DWI) or driving while ability impaired (DWAI) by alcohol or drugs, you probably know that you are going to face a license suspension for those charges in addition to criminal consequences, like jail time and fines....

People may drink and drive without even realizing that they’re doing so. It’s not that they don’t know that they drank, of course. They just think that they had a “normal” and “safe” amount of alcohol and that driving shouldn’t be a problem. This can lead to DUI...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

Commercial DUIs (charges of driving under the influence) are serious business because they can cost you your entire career. When you’re driving a commercial vehicle, you’re held to a higher standard than other drivers. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration...

When it comes to cracking down on drunk driving, New York cops don’t mess around. When you get pulled over for suspicion of driving while intoxicated (DWI), it can be an anxiety-inducing experience. That’s especially true if you have been consuming alcohol within the...