It’s your right to question every aspect of your arrest, from the Breathalyzer test you received to the stop itself. As someone accused of a crime, it is worth your time to have your attorney look into your case and talk to you about mounting a defense. You should...
Police test blood, urine, breath or saliva in New York DUI cases
When police pull someone over for suspicion of impaired driving, it is common for officers to talk to the individual to see if they show signs of impairment or if they will admit to ingesting alcohol or other drugs before getting behind the wheel. If an individual...
Is there a standard of impairment for drugs when driving?
Any kind of impaired driving charge can bring major consequences, ranging from career implications to increased insurance costs. However, driving while ability impaired (DWAI/Drug) or drugged driving charges may carry increased social stigma and secondary consequences...
How do you know if you’re too drunk to drive?
You stop over at your brother’s house for a bite to eat and indulge in a couple of beers while you’re there. Or, you’re out with your friends and you have a few drinks with dinner. You drank slowly, had a full meal and you certainly don’t feel drunk -- but are you...
Suspicion of DWI: What to do if you’re pulled over
If a police officer has any reason to believe you’re driving under the influence of alcohol, it’s almost guaranteed that they’ll pull you to the side of the road to investigate. Should this happen, it’s critical that you know what you should and shouldn’t do. It’s the...
Yes, you can still get arrested for marijuana in New York
There has been a massive wave of legal changes regarding marijuana in New York. Given how laws have changed in recent years, some people are under the mistaken impression that unless they get caught selling it, they won't get charged for any kind of marijuana-related...
What are common DWI defenses?
The majority of people are aware of the dangers associated with drinking and driving. Alcohol impairs your ability to operate a motor vehicle, while also increasing the risk of trouble with law enforcement. Even with knowledge of these risks, many people make the...
Alcohol’s affect on the body
Seeing flashing blue and red lights in your rearview mirror may send a shockwave of panic through your body. Regardless of the circumstances, getting pulled over by law enforcement is stressful and takes a real toll on reactions and responses. Consuming alcohol only...
Can you refuse a breath test?
Even if you feel sober enough to drive, driving under the influence can cause erratic driving behavior like speeding, not fully stopping at a stop sign or weaving between lanes. These traffic violations put you at a higher risk of an officer pulling you over. The cop...
What should you know about receiving your first DWI?
If you are driving in New York with a blood alcohol concentration between 0.08% and 0.18%, and law enforcement pulls you over, authorities will charge you with driving while intoxicated. The legal repercussions of a first DWI vary from the repercussions of a second...
