Although many people would like to assume that the impact of a DWI ends once you pay fines or complete a sentence, the reality is that there are many ways in which a DWI could affect you even after you’ve resolved it. Socially, you may run into problems that you...
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Should you plead guilty to a DWI?
There are plenty of times when it makes sense to admit to doing something wrong, but in criminal law, you rarely want to plead guilty to a crime unless you know that you have no other option. Pleading guilty to a DWI could end up leading to heavy fines, the loss of...
Diabetes could present like being drunk
There are a few medical conditions that have the potential to make you appear intoxicated. Among them is diabetes, a common condition throughout America. As a side effect of this condition, people with diabetes may appear intoxicated and slur their speech, get...
Don’t let your DWI snowball into bigger trouble
If you are stopped and accused of driving under the influence, you need to be aware of your rights and how to prevent problems from this stop leading to a snowball effect in your life. A snowball effect occurs when one event starts to build into additional events. For...
Your wine-soaked dinner could lead to a DWI
If you enjoy meals that have wine sauces or alcohol added to the preparation, you should know that not all of that alcohol will burn off in most cases. Depending on when the alcohol is added during the preparation of the meal, 75% or more of it could remain. The...
Study drugs could lead to DWI and drug charges
If your child is away at college and is caught driving while impaired, your immediate response needs to be to defend them. A DWI charge is serious and can result in problems such as: · Heavy fines · The loss of their license · Expulsion from college...
Don’t let a DWI lead to depression
Being charged with a criminal offense can be a turning point in someone's life. For many, it can serve as a reality check and brings home the fact that their actions have real consequences for both themselves and others. In some cases, this can make a person wake up...
Your appearance could impact your DWI case in court
Though people tend to say that it’s what’s inside that counts, in a court, your appearance matters. The impression you make on a judge or jury could influence your case, even though it shouldn’t. If you’re accused of a DWI, it is in your best interests to do...
How a DWI conviction can put your professional career at risk
As we have discussed before on this blog, a conviction for DWI can affect many parts of your life. Losing your driver's license to a suspension can make it tough for you to get to work or school or simply run errands. Even if the court leaves you partial driving...
Can a DWI affect my employment?
When you are facing drunk driving charges, you know a conviction comes with serious consequences in New York. You likely are worried about how much your fine will be, if you will face jail time and if you can get an ignition interlock device installed to avoid a...