DWI

You have often heard that driving is a privilege, not a right. This means that the government has the authority to regulate and control who is allowed to drive and under what conditions. It is why most people arrested for driving while intoxicated (DWI) are often...

Drugged driving in New York refers to operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs or any substance that can impair one's ability to drive safely. This can include illegal drugs, prescription medicines and even over-the-counter medications that may...

If there is one question that comes up any time you are pulled over for a DUI check, it is whether you can refuse to take the chemical test. Also known as the Breathalyzer test, this test is meant to determine a motorist’s blood alcohol content (BAC) level.  It might...

Police officers generally need to have a reason to pull a vehicle over. Even if they know that they are looking for drunk drivers, they can’t simply stop random cars and administer breath tests to those drivers. Instead, they need to see a reason to make the traffic...

Driving while intoxicated (DWI) charges are something you should report to your insurer if you are convicted. If you are actually still permitted to drive after you’ve been sentenced, your insurer may charge you more for the privilege. While it is reasonable that an...

You're out celebrating a friend's birthday or enjoying a few drinks with loved ones. The last thing you expect is to get pulled over on your way home. Unfortunately, it's a scenario that many are all too familiar with. If you find yourself in this situation, here are...

To some degree, it feels like everyone who can drive would have the same risk of getting charged with DWI. Those who consume alcohol before getting in the car are potentially risking arrest. The truth is that it’s easier for young people in New York to get a DWI than...

If you sometimes drink alcohol before driving, you might have considered buying a personal Breathalyzer. You can find one on the internet for around $40 upwards. That might seem like a great investment, and if it prevents you from getting arrested for driving while...

Make no mistake, being stopped by law enforcement is no laughing. Unfortunately, if police have reasonable suspicion that you are driving while intoxicated (DWI), then they will stop you for further investigation. If you are stopped for a drunk driving investigation,...

Have you ever been pulled over by the police, and when you asked them why, they said, “No reason at all”? It’s not going to happen. The law does not permit police officers to stop people for the hell of it. Hence, if an officer goes on to charge you with driving while...