Most of the time, when a police officer pulls you over while driving, the worst consequences you face will be a traffic ticket, a fine and possibly higher prices for your insurance coverage when you renew your policy. However, sometimes your behavior while driving can...
Hudson Valley Criminal Defense Law Blog
What happens if you get a DWI outside your home country?
If you live in Canada and enjoy going to New York or other states just across the border, something you could be cautious of is getting a DWI. If you drive while intoxicated or are accused of doing so, your immigration status or ability to come into the country could...
Any impairing substance may lead to a DWI
Did you know that you can be accused of a DWI even if you were not intoxicated by alcohol at the time of a traffic stop? You can face DWIs for driving while impaired by over-the-counter medications, like antihistamines that make you tired, or for taking prescription...
Can you get ticketed for going too slowly?
It’s normal to hear people talking about speeding tickets and the fines that go with them, after all, if you violate the speed limit, you could put others at risk of harm. Did you know, though, that driving too slowly is also a hazard to yourself and others? If you...
When does New York add points to your driver’s license?
Driving is an activity that puts you at risk for injury, as well as everyone near you. People can make bad decisions at the wheel that cause expensive property damage for others or that cause injury or even death. Most people don't spend much energy worrying about the...
What happens if you drive anyway with a suspended license?
Driving is a necessity for many people. Public transportation can be too unreliable for those with frequent travel obligations, while ridesharing or taxi services could be cost-prohibitive. Whether you need to get to work or get your kids to school, you need personal...
What can you do to get a job when a DUI’s on your record?
If you are arrested for driving under the influence, your first concern may be your job. If you lose your job because of the DUI, you won’t be able to support yourself or pay the fines that you face. If you’re convicted, there is a chance that your employer could let...
How to deal with embarrassment after a DWI charge
We all like to present an ideal picture of ourselves to the world. Usually, we want to be seen by others as successful, responsible and respectable. While everyone has flaws and makes mistakes, we are usually able to keep these downfalls obscured from the general...
Are there any times when speeding is legal?
When you think of speeding and the people who do it, you probably imagine someone who is in a rush to get somewhere going over the speed limit by a few miles per hour. In most cases, that’s what happens. In others, the cause of the speeding behavior is more serious....
What is Leandra’s Law?
Many laws are put into place after something tragic but preventable happens to an innocent person. This is the case with Leandra's law. Leandra was an 11-year-old who died when she was riding in a vehicle driven by her friend's mother, who was intoxicated. In an...

