DWI

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...

One reason that people get arrested on DWI charges is simply that they don't think they've consumed enough alcohol to be over the legal limit. They know that they were drinking, but maybe they just had a couple of drinks with dinner or something of this nature. They...

When a New York police officer asks you to step out of your vehicle during a traffic stop, you know that they probably want you to perform a field sobriety test. If you confirm that you have had something to drink or if your driving was bad enough to raise red flags,...

Being pulled over at any time is stressful. However, if you’ve had a few drinks, the situation can be downright scary. You may panic once you see the red and blue lights in your rearview mirror. However, this isn’t the time to do something crazy. Instead, pull over...

It’s never a good idea to get behind the wheel after drinking. Even a single drink may spike your BAC and result in DWI charges in New York. However, if you know you have been drinking a lot and you are pulled over, there’s a good chance you will be charged with an...

Being convicted for a DWI could land you in serious trouble with the law. However, that is not all. A guilty verdict could impact your finances in several ways. The most obvious one is the legal representation fees and fines you may have to part with upon conclusion...