Officers have many tools in their arsenal when dealing with potential cases of DUI. If they pull you over on a routine traffic stop and anticipate that you may have hit the road while intoxicated, what will they do? They will likely require you to take a field...
Yes, your cold medicine could lead to a DWI
If you have ever taken a cold medicine that contained diphenhydramine, an antihistamine or decongestants, you may realize that it’s going to make you tired. This is particularly likely if you take a medication that is labeled as “nighttime” medicine or a “sleep aid.”...
How to prevent a DUI in the future
If you have recently been arrested on DUI or DWI charges, you will likely be worried about your future, as well facing legal charges. This arrest may have been a reality check, and whether or not you were actually intoxicated at the time of your arrest, you will...
Alcohol: It affects you at every level
You probably know that you cannot legally drive with a blood alcohol concentration of .08% or higher. However, did you know that you could be at risk of crashing and still be impaired below that level? Even a small amount of alcohol could impact you by impairing the...
Driving drugged: You may already be guilty by mistake
You’d never get behind the wheel after drinking, and you don’t touch illegal drugs. How, then, could you be guilty of drugged driving? Easily enough: Prescription medications and over-the-counter drugs can and do cause impaired functioning in many people. Some may not...
How a DWI can impact your ability to enter Canada
Recently, we discussed some of the potential consequences of a DWI conviction in New York, such a jail time, fines, and loss of your driver’s license. Here’s another one that could impact your life and career for a long time: You may not be able to travel to Canada...
The consequences of a DWI conviction are far-reaching
Driving while intoxicated (DWI) is a serious crime with serious penalties. For that reason, it’s best to do whatever it takes to avoid putting yourself in a bad position. However, everyone makes mistakes, so it’s not out of the question that you could get behind the...
Recreational marijuana is legal in New Jersey. Where does New York stand?
New Jersey is one of the most recent states to jump on the bandwagon of legalizing recreational marijuana, joining places like Washington, Colorado and Michigan. While this form of marijuana is strictly controlled and taxed, like alcohol, it is now legal for those...
Get an attorney if you’re facing citations and charges after a crash
If you are facing traffic citations, you may also face additional penalties. That’s why it’s a good idea to talk to your attorney. For example, if you were driving and are now accused of a DUI, you could also face reckless driving, speeding or other citations or...
Your license protection options when facing DWI charges
A driving license, for most people, is not simply a document. It enables them to live their lives as they wish -- from getting to work so that they can earn an income, to picking up their kids from school, to taking road trips with their family. Therefore, when a...