Virtually all motorists understand that they should not get behind the wheel when they are aware of their own chemical intoxication. They know they could be at risk of a driving while intoxicated (DWI) charge. A DWI conviction might result in jail time, fines and a...
Dwi Defense
When can lawyers keep breath test results out of court?
Prosecutors filing impaired driving charges against motorists usually rely on specific types of evidence. Frequently, they have video footage of poor driving, field sobriety test results and chemical test results. Occasionally, they may pursue criminal charges when...
How long a license is at risk after a New York DWI
Driving while intoxicated (DWI) charges can carry an assortment of different penalties. The courts can put someone in jail or put them on probation. The courts typically demand that those convicted of DWI offenses pay fines and cover court costs. It is also standard...
3 things to know about New York’s IID program for DWI cases
Those facing driving while intoxicated (DWI) charges in New York are at risk of numerous inconvenient penalties. A conviction may lead to incarceration, especially in scenarios involving repeat offenses or injury to others. The courts often impose large fines in...
The impact of a DWI conviction on car insurance
New York police officers can arrest anyone who fails a chemical test or displays clear impairment while driving. Driving while intoxicated (DWI) offenses can put someone in jail and temporarily cost them their driver's license. Despite the risk of potentially serious...
Can carrying a personal breath test eliminate DWI risk?
Many people get arrested for driving while intoxicated (DWI) offenses because they didn't know they were over the legal limit when they got behind the wheel. While people are often familiar with the laws regulating their blood alcohol concentration (BAC), they may not...
2 reasons that prescription medication use pre-crash can lead to arrest
Prescription medication is legal for people to possess under certain circumstances, and many people benefit from the supervised administration of a prescription drug regimen. Despite these benefits, there are risks. Many medications carry some risk of abuse,...
How a DWI can limit your foreign travel
Some people who have been charged with DWI – particularly if it’s their first one – wonder if it’s worthwhile to fight it. It’s important to remember that this is a criminal charge that has consequences like jail time and fines. It will be on your record for anyone...
Don’t get a “day after” DWI
Winter is a time for comfort food, family and a little extra indulgence – and that’s leading to a lot of driving while intoxicated (DWI) charges. The chance to catch up with old friends and distant family members is hard to resist – and the chance to cut loose a...
Field sobriety tests aren’t always accurate
When an officer pulls over someone under the suspicion of drunk driving, they may ask the driver to take a breath test. If their blood alcohol content (BAC) is above the legal driving limit, then they may be charged with driving while impaired (DWI). A DWI can...