Drivers in New York can get arrested for a driving while intoxicated (DWI) offense if they exhibit clear signs of impairment at the wheel. Police officers can also arrest those who are driving normally if a chemical breath test shows that they are over the legal limit...
Most people understand that driving while intoxicated (DWI) charges in New York will usually lead to licensing consequences that could make them dependent on carpools or public transit for a time. The possible penalties for a DWI also include a jail sentence, fines...
New York has unique state laws about driving while intoxicated (DWI) offenses. One of those unique rules is Leandra's Law, which imposes an ignition interlock restriction on the license of someone convicted of a DWI. As you may be able to infer from the name, an...
Being arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated in New York can result in short and long-term problems that can negatively affect a person's life. Often, the person will make the mistake of compounding a traffic stop and DWI investigation by deciding to flee...
There can be a negative impact for a conviction for driving while intoxicated regardless of who is confronted with the allegations. This is magnified when the accused is a person who has a prominent job with a public agency and is entrusted with the interests...
When law enforcement in the Hudson Valley is patrolling the roads, it does not discriminate when it investigates drivers who are believed to be operating under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Regardless of their position in the community and the job they do,...
Law enforcement in Upstate New York is intent on catching and arresting drivers who are believed to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This is especially true with the holiday season rapidly approaching when more people will be on the road after...
With cooler weather and winter rapidly approaching, the roads in the Hudson Valley will be treacherous enough. With the holidays coming quickly, that danger will be accentuated with the possibility that drivers might head out on the road after having a few...
Drunk driving charges in New York can be intimidating and cause long-term problems for anyone, but it is especially worrisome for those who are from other states. The circumstances will dictate what the charges will be after a DWI arrest and for some, that can...
When there are drunk driving charges in New York State, it is often said that the person who was arrested must think about "protecting your future." Since the negative impact of a conviction for drunk driving can be so far-reaching, this is eminently true....
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