DWI

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...

If there is one question that comes up any time you are pulled over for a DUI check, it is whether you can refuse to take the chemical test. Also known as the Breathalyzer test, this test is meant to determine a motorist’s blood alcohol content (BAC) level.  It might...

Police officers generally need to have a reason to pull a vehicle over. Even if they know that they are looking for drunk drivers, they can’t simply stop random cars and administer breath tests to those drivers. Instead, they need to see a reason to make the traffic...

Driving while intoxicated (DWI) charges are something you should report to your insurer if you are convicted. If you are actually still permitted to drive after you’ve been sentenced, your insurer may charge you more for the privilege. While it is reasonable that an...

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...

Driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol is illegal in every state. If an officer believes someone is driving drunk, then they’ll perform a traffic stop. While many people understand this, the intricacies of a traffic stop can be confusing.  As such, you...

During a DWI traffic stop, your nerves and anxiety will likely be raised, which may increase your chances of saying something you’ll later regret. Especially if there’s something you say that leads to a DWI charge. While there’s nothing you can say that can guarantee...

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...