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...
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...
While the police do have investigative powers, they are not allowed to interfere with your liberty in an arbitrary or discriminatory manner. As a road user, the most likely place that you’re going to have interactions with law enforcement is during a traffic stop. If...
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...
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...
A traffic ticket is an inconvenience anytime you receive one, but especially when you are far from home. Visitors to New York state may be at increased risk of traffic infractions because they are unfamiliar with state law and apply the traffic rules from their home...
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...
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...
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...
With the recent legalization of marijuana in New York, there is an increased focus on catching those who drive while high on drugs. However, there is no field test for determining when someone is under the influence of anything other than alcohol. If you like to...
