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Introduction: In DUI (Driving Under the Influence) stops, law enforcement officers rely on various signs and symptoms to determine if a driver is impaired. One commonly observed physical indicator is a red face associated with alcohol consumption. However, the...
Being convicted of a Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) charge can result in significant social consequences. These social consequences can affect an individual's personal relationships, reputation, professional interests and overall social standing. It is partially for...
Field sobriety testing is a common tool used by law enforcement officers to determine if a driver is under the influence of drugs or alcohol. However, these tests are not always accurate, and drivers should be cautious about agreeing to them because they generally...
The possession of illicit drugs and controlled substances without a valid prescription is illegal in New York. People who are facing these charges will risk penalties based on the type of drug in question, the amount of the drug allegedly in their possession and any...
Felonies are the most serious crimes, often resulting in harsh legal penalties. However, the possibility of a lengthy prison sentence and steep fines are not the only consequences you need to be worried about if you face felony charges. A conviction can adversely...
In the vast majority of situations, the police need to have a reason to pull over a car. They cannot make a random stop. That would be a violation of the driver’s rights. For instance, a police officer may be tempted to drive around in a local bar district after 2:00...
If you are convicted of driving while intoxicated, your driving license may be suspended or revoked. This is in addition to other penalties, including a fine and a jail term. When your license is suspended or revoked, you should not drive. Here is what can happen if...
If you are pulled over for a drunk driving investigation, New York’s implied consent law requires that you submit to a chemical test to ascertain your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) level. This is also known as a breathalyzer test. If you refuse the test, you could...
When you hear the term “obstruction of justice,” you may think of a well-orchestrated conspiracy to cover up a crime. In fact, this form of wrongdoing can be as simple as lying to authorities, asking, coercing or bribing someone else to lie for you or anything else...
Most everyone who’s ever used a dating app has misrepresented themselves to some degree. They might use a particularly strong filter to take their photos or shave a few years off their age, for example. Some people go much further, and with the intent of doing...