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Motorboat operator on open water at sunset — boating while intoxicated laws apply to motorized vessels in New York

DWI Laws

What Is BWI (Boating While Intoxicated) in New York?

Most people know that getting behind the wheel after drinking can lead to a DWI. Fewer people realize that the same rules...

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DWI Laws

What Are My Rights at a DWI Checkpoint?

If you’ve ever come around a bend at night and seen flashing lights and traffic cones funneling cars into a single...

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DWI Laws

Afraid of DWI Checkpoints? Here Is How to Feel Prepared

That knot in your stomach when you see flashing lights and traffic cones funneling cars into a single lane? Completely normal....

DWI Team Boating While Ability Impaired by the Use of a Drug

DWI Laws

How to Plan a Night Out and Avoid a DWI Entirely

Here is the uncomfortable truth about DWI arrests: the vast majority of them happen to people who did not plan to drive drunk....

Police car with flashing lights at night — New York's implied consent law means drivers automatically agree to chemical testing when they get behind the wheel

DWI Laws

What Is Implied Consent in New York?

If you’ve ever been handed a New York driver’s license, you’ve already agreed to something most people...

Two cars on a foggy autumn road at dusk — certain medications and medical conditions can produce false or elevated breathalyzer readings in a New York DWI stop

DWI Laws

Can Medications or Health Conditions Affect a Breathalyzer Reading?

Yes—and this is one of the most underrated defense angles in DWI cases. Certain medications can make you look intoxicated...

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DWI Laws

Can I Refuse Field Sobriety Tests in New York?

Yes. You can legally refuse every field sobriety test in New York, and there are no automatic administrative penalties for...

Man driving along a rural road — DWAI-Combination charges in New York apply when both drugs and alcohol contribute to impairment, even if neither alone would meet the legal threshold

DWI Laws

What Is DWAI-Combination (Drugs and Alcohol)?

DWAI-Combination is a criminal charge under New York Vehicle and Traffic Law § 1192(4-a) that makes it illegal to drive while...

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DWI Laws

Can You Get a DWI Just for Moving Your Car in a Parking Lot?

Yes — and it happens more than most people expect. A lot of people assume that if they’re not driving on a public road,...

Facing a DWI charge can be overwhelming and isolating. The DWI Team understands the stress and embarrassment associated with such situations. Our non-judgmental approach aims to protect clients’ legal rights, ensuring they remain contributing members of society.

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I got caught for drinking and driving on a trip upstate. What an eye-opener that was. I knew I needed to put my life together after that but didn’t know how. I know some people in jail for the same charge. So I assumed that’s where I’d end up but thanks to the guys at DWI team, I got away from the situation with just a 2 point penalty on my license.

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Our client, a flight attendant, was charged with DWI and Driving with BAC over .08 after being stopped for speeding. With a BAC of .13 and failed sobriety tests, the case was complex, as a conviction could have cost him his job of 25 years. Our attorneys argued effectively, leading to the dismissal of all charges, preserving his record and employment.

Our client faced a DWI charge with a BAC of .27, potentially resulting in a lifelong criminal record. Our attorneys challenged the legality of the stop, arguing it was based solely on a welfare check. The officer admitted there were no traffic infractions. The judge ruled the stop invalid, suppressing all evidence and dismissing the case.

Our client, with prior DWI charges, was arrested after an off-duty officer suspected intoxication. Initially facing 1-3 years in state prison, our attorneys found inconsistencies in the evidence. They negotiated a plea deal for straight probation, allowing the client to avoid jail time and maintain employment.

Our client was arrested for DWI, Leaving the Scene of a Personal Injury Accident, and Failed to Keep Right. With a career as a Corrections Officer at risk, our attorneys negotiated with the DA’s Office, offering valuable information for felony prosecutions. In exchange, the case was dismissed, leaving our client without a criminal record and his career plans intact.

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