DWI

Young adults gain access to adult privileges little by little to help them adjust to adult responsibilities while their brains finish developing. Driving, while among the most dangerous adult privileges, is also one of the earliest extended to teenagers. Teens as...

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...

Holiday festivities are often filled with alcoholic beverages. While it’s understandable that you would want to enjoy those, it’s crucial that you have a designated driver who can get you home safely. If you’re the one who’s driving others home, be sure you remember...

You can potentially pay fines, go to jail or lose your driver's license when you are charged with driving while under the influence (DWI) of alcohol. Your actions at a DWI stop may determine the probability of facing these penalties. Thus, if the police have...

When you are charged with driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol, the prosecution will provide evidence in court before you are convicted. They will try to prove different elements, including that you were under the influence. Here is how they can do this:...

When the police notice a driver exhibiting drunk driving signs, such as swerving, sudden acceleration and deceleration or tailgating, they will stop them to conduct a breathalyzer test to measure their blood alcohol content or concentration (BAC) level.   In New York,...

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...

If you have been arrested for driving under the influence (DUI), you may think you have no chance of avoiding a conviction. However, this is not necessarily true. Police officers are human and can make mistakes during a DUI investigation or arrest. These mistakes can...

Most people understand that driving under the influence (DUI) is both reckless and dangerous. They also understand that a conviction for drunk driving can lead to serious legal and personal consequences. But are you aware that simply having alcohol in your vehicle can...

Driving under the influence (DUI) is a serious mistake with far-reaching legal and personal consequences. Even if you are not caught, drunk driving increases your risk of causing an accident. That said, if the police have reasonable suspicion that you are intoxicated...