During a traffic stop, police officers will ask you questions and analyze your behavior to try to determine if you have broken the law in some way. Officers may listen to the way that you speak, look at the size of your pupils and movement of your eyes, and even ask...
It is increasingly common knowledge that chemical breath testing systems have limitations and flaws. An inaccurate test result can put innocent people at risk of seemingly credible charges of driving while intoxicated (DWI). In fact, there are certain situations in...
Not just anyone can operate a large automobile such as a bus or tractor-trailer. Individuals must instead undergo special training to procure a commercial driver's license (CDL). The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is a department within the U.S....
If you get pulled over for speeding in New York, the fines associated with the ticket will probably be your biggest concern. After all, the fine is an immediate cost, while other consequences may seem less direct or serious. The points on your license and the...
Sometimes people make mistakes and end up with a drunk driving charge. Other times, however, charges happen because a police officer makes a mistake pulling someone over, a field sobriety test is handled badly or a Breathalyzer is poorly calculated. Whatever the...
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...
Maybe you slept in and you’re in a rush to get to work. Maybe you’re speeding because you’re late for a meeting. Or perhaps you just lost track of how fast you’re driving. Whatever the cause, you realize you're in trouble the moment you see flashing lights behind you....
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...
When you’re driving through New York, you might not think anything of speeding a bit. Maybe you’re 5, 10 or 15 mph over the limit. You’re in control of your vehicle, so it’s not a big deal, right? Unfortunately, the laws are strict in the state and even minor speeding...
