DWI

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...

Enjoying a few drinks with friends can be a fun way for some people to spend an evening. One thing that anyone doing this needs to do is to ensure that they have a way to get home so they don’t have to drive while they’re impaired. Driving while you’re impaired can...

An arrest for drunk driving can turn an otherwise beautiful evening into a gloomy one. After all, a conviction for this kind of offense can impact various aspects of your life for the foreseeable future. If you are arrested for DUI in New York, it is important that...

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...