DWI

People tend to build internal hierarchies and create structure that help them understand the world around them, and sometimes, the ideas that we internalize can do more harm than good. For example, many people have an idea that certain crimes are much worse than...

You were stopped by police unexpectedly, so it's not surprising that you were offended when they asked that you take a breath test. You had a drink or two, but you didn't think it was enough to affect your driving. You don't even believe you did anything to cause them...

As someone who lives with a medical condition, you know that some of your symptoms can mimic intoxication. For the most part, this isn't a problem, because you're able to treat the condition before it causes those effects. For example, if you're diabetic, taking...

All of the states have laws regarding excessive alcohol use before driving. Federally, the legal limit is .08 percent. You may realize that you can end up with a DUI or DWI for driving while intoxicated. These charges are normally the same, though they may be...

Getting arrested for driving while intoxicated (DWI) in New York is serious. After all, there are a host of potential legal consequences, ranging from fines and jail time to the loss of your license. Many people focus immediately on minimizing the criminal...

If you go out to have drinks with friends, then you're probably familiar with when you begin to feel tipsy or when you've had too much to drink. Any time you're impaired, it's a bad idea to get behind the wheel of a car, since you could face a DWI. However, the last...

DWIs are hard on you. You may lose your job, fight to keep friendships or have a horribly damaged reputation. You may find it hard to rent a new home or be unable to afford car insurance to drive. DWIs have the potential to change your life, but you still have some...

Field sobriety tests are a series of tests performed to show that you have a good sense of balance, good reflexes and are coherent. These tests help officers decide if you're intoxicated or under the influence of other substances. The sad truth about field sobriety...

Although a driver might seem drunk or out of control, it's important to remember that not everything is as it seems. Many people look like they're intoxicated when they're actually suffering from a medical emergency or condition. While individuals with a medical...

Imagine driving home from work one night. During your evening commute through Queens, a police officer pulls you over. You had been feeling a bit off, dizzy even, so you were not totally surprised when the officer asked if you had been drinking. You were surprised,...