DWI

Not all DWI cases are the same. When delivering a sentence following a guilty verdict, the court will look at several aspects of your charges, including the circumstances that led to your arrest. Some elements of your case could lead to stricter penalties, even if it...

Many people think they can safely drive home after they’ve had a drink or two. While it might be true that you don’t meet the blood alcohol concentration limit yet to be classified as an impaired driver, your trip home could be filled with stress if you see the...

Plea bargains have become commonplace to those facing criminal charges, including DWI charges. Some defendants accept a plea deal without much consideration. Although a plea bargain can offer drunk driving defendants several benefits, you should know what you are...

New York’s state DWI law (known as Leandra’s Law) is among the strictest in the country. Under the law, anyone who is convicted of DWI is required to have an ignition interlock device (IID) installed in their vehicles to drive legally (with a restricted license)....

There are a lot of things to consider if you're facing DWI charges. First and foremost, you're probably worried about things like losing your license or having to pay hefty fines. You may even believe that you weren't under the influence at all and that it was a false...

The DWI laws in New York are a little different than those in many other states. For example, you can face arrest even if a breath test returns an alcohol reading of less than 0.08%, the measurement used to determine incapacitation. Police officers in Queens and...

If you are attending college or university when you get a DWI, one of the things you should know is that your college career could be affected. Federal aid is sometimes affected when people get DWI convictions, such as if they are imprisoned or have a felony on their...

Going through a child custody case can be stressful in itself. Generally, the last thing you need will be any more legal problems. Unfortunately, life can throw multiple challenges up at any one time.  Facing DWI charges can be both time-consuming and worrying....

Often, drinks that have been spiked with alcohol pose little risk of leading to DWI charges. A 25-year-old who accidentally has an alcoholic drink at a social gathering will likely be nowhere near the legal limit of 0.08% unless they have consumed many other drinks on...

If you’re facing a DWI charge, you're likely worried about some of the more immediate consequences that may result in you're convicted. This likely includes a driver's license suspension, fines and jail time. If your DWI arrest involved a crash in which someone was...