When it comes to cases of driving while intoxicated, even one citation can ruin your life. A DWI ruling can mean hefty fines, jail time and a permanent criminal record that can prevent you from getting into certain schools and applying for certain jobs. While drunk...
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Limited Driving Privileges After Driver’s License Suspension
Losing your license as a result of a conviction for driving drunk is a common consequence throughout the country, including in New York State. Additionally, a driver's license may be revoked for refusing to submit to testing that would allow police officers to measure...
Criminal Charges Following Fatal DWI Accidents
Criminal Charges Following Fatal DWI Accidents The dangers of driving drunk to a driver and other road users cannot be understated. When a driver who operates a vehicle while under the influence causes an accident, the other people involved in the accident can...
The Constitutionality of Implied Consent Laws
On April 20, 2016, the United States Supreme Court heard arguments in a case that could mean changes to implied consent laws across the country. The case, Birchfield v. North Dakota, presents the question of whether or not a driver can be criminally charged for...
New York’s Proposed “Textalyzer” Law
When a person drives drunk, it is usually possible for the police to test for the person's blood alcohol content (BAC) soon after the accident, which can show whether or not the driver was committing a crime by driving while his or her BAC was over the legal limit....
A DWI Conviction with No Driving Involved
A driver who drives his or her vehicle after having consumed enough alcohol to raise his or her blood alcohol content to levels above the legal limit can reasonably expect to be charged with driving while intoxicated (DWI) if stopped by the police. However, a...
New York State Police Wind Down Drunk Driving Campaign
Labor Day weekend can mean more than a welcome break from work with a three day weekend of relaxing with friends and family; it can also mean an increased chance of being arrested for driving while intoxicated. New York State police and local police departments across...
Could Built-in Alcohol-Sensing Technologies Be Coming to All Vehicles?
All drivers know that getting behind the wheel of a vehicle after drinking too much is a bad idea. Many individuals have had the experience of getting into the driver's seat of a car or truck and asking themselves, "Am I good to drive, right now?" Some drivers will...
Implied Consent Law: Can I Refuse to Submit to a Breathalyzer?
As much as we take driving car for granted, driving in the State of New York is considered a privilege,not a right. The state can thus choose to place certain conditions on your privileges. For example, the Implied Consent Law states that any person who operates a...