DWI

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...

Driving while impaired (DWI) happens so often that rumors start to spread. You may have heard one or two stories about how a friend was able to get past a DWI charge on good looks alone – but it’s not very likely that’s what happened. There are many myths about...

One DWI charge can have a devastating effect on your finances. If you are not flush with cash, it could set off a sequence of events that plunges you into debt you struggle to escape.  Here are some of the costs that may result: A mandatory fine This will a between...

In the heat of summer, New Yorkers are throwing back just about any kind of cold beverage they can get their hands on. Hard seltzer drinks have become especially popular in recent years, partly because they’re relatively low in calories. Whether you’re at the beach,...

If you have been drinking, you should avoid driving. Even a single drink may impair your ability to safely operate a motor vehicle. Additionally, driving while intoxicated (DWI) is illegal in New York.  Also, despite what many people think, there’s no quick way to...

Being pulled over for drunk driving can be frightening. Obviously, you will be nervous and scared. After all, the consequences of a DUI conviction can be devastating. However, if you are stopped for a DUI check, it is important to understand that you only have a...