DWI

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...

Being polite to the police can make their procedure and your experience smoother, especially when you are stopped for driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or other drugs. If the police have reasonable suspicion of drunk driving and they stop you, it can help...

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...

Although virtually every motorist understands that it is incredibly dangerous to drive while they are impaired, it is not illegal to drive with a minor amount of alcohol in one’s system, as long as a motorist doesn’t exceed the legal limit. As a result of this...