How To Report A Drunk Driver
It can be a scary feeling to suspect a fellow driver of driving drunk, especially if their actions are reckless or impulsive. You may also know someone who chose to drive drunk and you fear for their safety. And your fear is well founded; drunk drivers do pose a real risk to public safety, and
Felony Driving While Ability Impaired by the Use of a Drug
New York Felony Driving While Ability Impaired by the Use of a Drug Impaired and intoxicated New York drivers can face a variety of charges, including DWI (driving while intoxicated) and DWAI (driving while ability impaired). The charges a driver can face depend on how impaired or intoxicated they are and by what substance they
Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated Lawyer
Aggravated DWI in New York Overview What is the difference between a regular Driving While Intoxicated(“DWI”) charge and an Aggravated DWI/DUI charge in New York State? In January of 2007, a new law created the offense of Aggravated DWI in New York. Aggravated DWI is a new category of DWI with stricter penalties and new
What Happens to my License after a DWI Charge?
Individuals charged with a DWI face a whole host of ramifications and consequences. However, many people are understandably concerned about the effects upon their driver’s license due to being charged and/or convicted of DWI. Post-Arrest: Immediately after your arrest for DWI, your full driver’s license remains valid until you have been arraigned before the Court.
How to Spot a Drunk Driver: A Guide to Keeping Roads Safe
Driving requires attention, skill, and, most importantly, sobriety. Unfortunately, not all drivers adhere to this last principle, posing significant risks to themselves and others on the road. Drunk driving remains a critical concern across the nation, leading to countless accidents and tragedies each year. As vigilant citizens and responsible drivers, it’s crucial to recognize the
10 Helpful Tips On “How to Beat a DWI?”
If you were pulled over for driving under the influence, would you know what to do? No one likes getting pulled over. It can be anxiety inducing and even downright scary. The moment it happens, any logical thinking is likely to go right out the window along with your license and registration. Just remember–if you
How Accurate Are Breathalyzers?
For years, chemical breath tests have been a widely used by law enforcement to test drivers’ blood alcohol content (BAC) levels. Whenever a police officer pulls over a driver on suspicion of drunk or impaired driving, the breath test is typically one of the first tests used to check BAC. Although “Breathalyzer” is technically the
When The First Amendment Meets The Second
An appellate court in the Ninth Circuit recently issued a ruling that could have repercussions in New York and around the country. The issue had to do with guns, and the ability of their sales to be regulated by local ordinances. Drawing a Line Against Gun Sales In one California county, a trio of men
Factors That Affect BAC
There are many conditions that affect a person’s blood alcohol content (BAC), a measure of the amount of alcohol that is present in ones blood stream. A person’s BAC can be determined from 30 to 70 minutes after consuming alcohol, and it’s based on many different factors. A person’s BAC can be different from one
DWIs & Ignition Interlock Devices
Any New York driver convicted of driving while intoxicated charge (DWI) can be required to install and maintain an ignition interlock device on their vehicle. These devices are used to punish DWI offenders and prevent future DWIs. What is an ignition interlock device, then? And when could you be required to install and use one?
