It is common to believe that when a police officer hands you a traffic ticket, you have no recourse to dispute it. All that is left is to pay the ticket and move on. However, that is not the case at all. Not only do you have the right in New York to contest your...
Why you should not avoid breathalyzer tests in New York
It is now common to find drunk driving checkpoints on the roads of New York. According to the Wall Street Journal, about 30 percent of all the car accidents that occurred in 2018 had relations to alcohol. Even with a 3.6% drop from 2017, there has not been a...
What are sobriety checkpoints?
The holiday season is one of the peak times of the year for drinking and driving for people in New York and across the country. Whether you are enjoying a quiet Christmas with family or living it up downtown over New Year’s Eve, alcohol may be a part of your plans....
Tips on avoiding a drunk driving charge this holiday season
There are few things that can ruin a festive night out more than getting a DUI. At the law office of James Kleinbaum Attorney At Law P.C., we are prepared to defend New York residents who have been accused of drunk driving, but we would rather see people not face...
Can you fight blood alcohol test results?
When figures of authority pull over drivers in New York on suspicion of DUI, they will likely want to check your blood alcohol content (BAC) level. There are many tools they can use to do this. Among the most accurate is the blood alcohol test. A sample of your blood...
Drunk driving is not a mistake you need to make twice
When you find yourself facing an accusation of driving under the influence of alcohol in New York, the consequences you are facing could compromise many areas of your life, at least temporarily. At James Kleinbaum Attorney At Law, P.C., it is our mission to help those...
