Did you know that there are medical conditions that may make you appear intoxicated? If you are driving when these conditions cause symptoms, then you could be pulled over and accused of driving while drunk or high. Some of the common conditions that may make you...
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Drunk Driving
What happens during a field sobriety test?
Impaired driving charges often stem from traffic stops rather than crashes that injure people or damage property. When a police officer pulls you over because they suspect you have had too much to drink, they have to gather evidence before they can arrest you. Often,...
Refusing a Breathalyzer in New York can create big problems
If an officer suspects that you are driving under influence in New York, they may ask you to take a Breathalyzer test to try to determine your blood alcohol content (BAC). Depending on the results of the test, you could end up facing drunk driving charges. In New...
Times Square driver had previous drunk driving conviction
The driver who crashed into a group of people in Times Square has a history of drunk driving, according to official reports. The New York driver apparently had a past that was troubled with more than just a DWI, indicating that perhaps he was not getting the help he...
Is drugged driving the new focus of DWI enforcement?
When you think of a DWI charge, do you imagine someone who is drunk behind the wheel? You may be surprised to learn that drugs are now the top concern for many DWI experts, as more areas legalize marijuana and struggle with the opioid epidemic. New York may see...
Does drunk driving increase during the Stanley Cup Playoffs?
New York Rangers fans are certainly in a better mood after winning a game in the eastern conference playoffs. Much is said about the playoff atmosphere at a hockey game, especially in Madison Square Garden. Indeed, the energy is undeniable, but how much is that energy...
Drunk driving defenses might require you to make hard decisions
Drunk driving charges are often the result of a single bad choice. You might have thought that you were fine to drive when you left the bar, but the effects of the alcohol hit you a few miles down the road. You only wanted to get home so you kept on going. Your heart...
Why do insurance rates rise after a DWI charge?
Did you know that a drunk driving allegation could have a significant impact on your car insurance rates? A DWI can affect many aspects of your life. Even as you are thinking about your license suspension or installation of an ignition interlock device, you could be...
What is an ignition interlock used for in a DWI conviction?
What happens if you are required to have an ignition interlock installed in your vehicle after a drunk driving conviction? In the state of New York, many drivers have to deal with the ignition interlock system, since it has been mandatory for DWI convictions since...
Multiple-offense DWI drivers face harsher penalties
Did you know that special regulations pertain to those accused of multiple drunk driving offenses in New York? If you have several DWI convictions during a short period of time, you could be subject to additional penalties, license revocation, or permanent prohibition...