Most drivers know that they shouldn’t ever operate a motor vehicle if they’re drinking alcohol. In the past, some really didn’t have options to get home if they started drinking when they didn’t expect to. Now, people can opt to use ride-hailing to avoid driving after...
Michael A. Ferraro, Esq., P.C.
DWI defense
How drunk is “too drunk to drive” in New York?
Like in every other state, it’s illegal in New York to drive with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of .08% or higher. If you do, a chemical test can hand the prosecutor the evidence they need to make their case against you. But what if your BAC was less than .08? An...
Impaired driving charges aren’t always for alcohol
Many people assume that getting arrested for impaired driving means you are being accused of driving under the influence of alcohol. And it is true that this is the most common reason for impaired driving charges. But the key is to remember that the arrest is...
Could one drink leave you with an unexpected Breathalyzer reading?
You only have one drink at dinner, and you actually forget to finish it because you’re in such an engaging conversation. As the meal wraps up, you quickly drink the rest and walk out to your car. Pulling out of the parking lot, you get stopped by a police officer....
Can you trick a Breathalyzer into giving you the all-clear?
There are many urban myths about how to beat a police traffic stop. Believing them could land you in serious trouble. 3 top DWI stop myths Here are three of the most popular but erroneous theories about how to beat a police DWI stop: Make your breath minty: While...
How accurate are field sobriety tests?
Imagine you're driving home on a Saturday night. It's getting late, and you are tired when you suddenly see police lights in your rearview mirror. Your mind races, thinking about the drinks you had at dinner and how long ago that was. You think, "Was I speeding? Did I...
How accurate are field sobriety tests?
Imagine you're driving home on a Saturday night. It's getting late, and you are tired when you suddenly see police lights in your rearview mirror. Your mind races, thinking about the drinks you had at dinner and how long ago that was. You think, "Was I speeding? Did I...
Is my commercial driving career over after getting a DWI?
If you are a commercial truck driver with a CDL, getting arrested for driving while intoxicated (DWI) has many negative repercussions on your career. Due to the havoc that can be wreaked in a wreck with a large, commercial truck, the industry takes a hard stance...
Changes in daily behavior could reduce your alcohol tolerance
If you frequently enjoy going out for a few drinks with your friends or have a passion for trying the newest and best locally-brewed IPAs, you probably know your alcohol tolerance relatively well. You know how many drinks it takes for you to feel buzzed and how many...
Yes, diabetes can mimic intoxication
If you have diabetes and have been accused of driving while under the influence, you may know that you weren’t intoxicated at all. Instead, what you may have had was a high level of acetone in your blood. Unfortunately, Breathalyzer machines can’t identify the...