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...
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What a New York DWI conviction means for someone’s insurance premium
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...
You can fight a New York speeding ticket from elsewhere
There are many reasons why drivers on New York roads might find themselves cited for a traffic infraction. Perhaps they were unaware that the speed limit changed and they got pulled over while traveling at high over the posted limit as a result. Maybe they made a...
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...
Too many speeding tickets could cost your license
Of all of the legal infractions you could commit, a traffic violation might seem like the least serious. Especially when there is no collision that results but instead only a technical infraction that causes a citation, a traffic violation may barely seem like illegal...
When can the police search your car?
If you get pulled over, the police may decide that they want to search the car. In some cases, they’re looking for evidence that you were driving while under the influence. For example, they may believe that there are legal drugs or open containers of alcohol in the...
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...
When does speeding become reckless driving?
Many people speed each and every day, even though they know that they’re violating the law when they do so. While it’s not good to speed, speeding isn’t always necessarily reckless. Going a few miles per hour over the speed limit is not only common but generally not...
A DWI is not just for alcohol
People often equate a DWI with drunk driving. They know that the legal limit for most drivers is 0.08% in New York. Drivers who get over that can be considered to be intoxicated, while even drivers who are under that threshold may still be considered impaired. But, no...
What happens if you drive with a suspended or revoked license?
Although driving feels like a basic necessity for many modern professionals and heads of households, some people are able to live their lives without their own transportation. The government views driving as a privilege, not necessarily a right. You have to comply...