On behalf of Law Office of Luke Scardigno | Feb 19, 2020 | DWI
On a weekend night going out with friends, you decide to risk the difficulty of parking and drive your car. You don’t plan on drinking very much. After a couple of beers, you decide to head home. As you drive, you suddenly notice flashing lights behind you. While you...
On behalf of Law Office of Luke Scardigno | Feb 28, 2017 | Criminal Defense, DWI
New York takes drunk driving seriously. This was recently highlighted in a case that involves a Ferrari sports car and a driving while intoxicated (DWI) conviction. What happened in this case? In this case, the driver was arrested for allegedly driving his Ferrari at...
On behalf of Law Office of Luke Scardigno | Feb 8, 2017 | Criminal, Criminal Defense, Drunk Driving, DWI
Super Bowl weekend is known as a time to get together with friends, cheer on a team and let go of reality for a couple of hours. Unfortunately for some, reality may hit when you see red and blue flashing lights in your rearview mirror as you head home after the game....
On behalf of Law Office of Luke Scardigno | Jan 10, 2017 | Criminal Defense, DWI
New York takes driving while under the influence (DWI) seriously. State officials showcased this stance recently when they stepped up efforts to enforce DWI laws over the holidays. According to a piece in The Daily Star, while many were gathering for holiday meals and...
On behalf of Law Office of Luke Scardigno | Dec 14, 2016 | DWI
This time of year is known to wreak havoc on monthly budgets. Bills start rolling in for presents, holiday parties and greeting cards. One expense that you should avoid: the cost connected to a DWI conviction. A DWI conviction just leads to a ticket, right? Yes, you...
On behalf of Law Office of Luke Scardigno | Nov 18, 2016 | DWI
This November, an additional four states decriminalized the recreational use of marijuana. Numerous more states allow marijuana to be prescribed medicinally, including New York. As states increasingly treat marijuana similarly to alcohol, the question follows: what...
On behalf of Law Office of Luke Scardigno | Sep 12, 2016 | DWI
Getting a driving while intoxicated (DWI) conviction is a serious matter. These convictions can come with steep monetary fines, mandatory ignition interlock installation on all of the accused’s vehicles and prison time. A large number of people recently received...
On behalf of Law Office of Luke Scardigno | May 18, 2016 | Criminal, DWI
It may begin with a celebration of a friend’s birthday, with a promotion, or just a gathering to kick off the weekend. Whatever the reason, getting pulled over for suspicion of drunk driving is a stressful way to end an evening of celebration. Although you may...
On behalf of Law Office of Luke Scardigno | Jan 24, 2014 | DWI
Justin Bieber, 19 years old, was arrested for DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED (DWI), RESISTING ARREST, and DRIVING WITHOUT A LICENSE on early Thursday morning, January 23, in Miami. The Miami Beach Police pulled Beiber over for DRAG RACING in a multi-million dollar Miami...
On behalf of Law Office of Luke Scardigno | Nov 11, 2013 | DWI
1. You can hurt a stranger or a loved one, or even worse, cause their death by DWI. 2. You can hurt, or even worse, cause your own death. 3. You will be arrested if you are caught, and possibly face a criminal record for the rest of your life. Make no mistake about...
