DWI is a serious offense in New York. When a police officer stops a driver on suspicion of DWI, they often ask the driver to take a blood alcohol content test. Many drivers wonder what happens if they refuse to take this test. Immediate consequences of refusal...
DUI/DWI
Proposed legislation could lower the legal limit for drunk driving
A proposal in the New York senate seeks to lower the legal blood alcohol concentration for drivers to 0.05%. The current limit is 0.08%. If the proposal becomes law, more drivers could face drunk driving arrests in the state. What are the pros and cons of the proposed...
Will college students face expulsion for a first-time DUI?
A first DUI offense is often the result of a small mistake or a momentary lapse in awareness. Even so, a young adult who faces a DUI charge faces the uncertainty of how a conviction might affect their education and their overall future. College students and parents...
Leandra’s Law and ignition interlock requirements in New York
Leandra’s Law strengthened the penalties for driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI) in the state of New York, which include installation of an ignition interlock device (IID). What is this law, and what can someone charged with DUI expect if the court orders an...
No, putting a penny in your mouth cannot trick a DUI breath test
If you have ever driven when you are tipsy, you were probably thankful to reach your destination without running into a police officer. After all, New York has some substantial consequences for driving under the influence. According to the New York Department of Motor...
How much more does insurance cost after a New York DWI?
When New York authorities charge you with driving while intoxicated, there is quite a bit on the line if that charge ends up leading to a conviction. Even if it is your first time facing a drunk driving charge, you still stand to face jail time, considerable fines and...
What factors will influence your punishment for a DWI charge?
Not every DWI offense is equal. Sometimes, the situation is incredibly serious, such as when it results in a fatal accident. Other times, it results in nothing more than a traffic stop. You could end up in prison for years or only spend a few days in jail. But what...
Can you keep your CDL after a DUI?
Operating a commercial vehicle in New York requires you to uphold superior driving standards. Violating the law could jeopardize your CDL eligibility and ultimately cost you a job. When you understand how a DUI could impact your CDL, you might have a clearer idea of...
How does an ignition interlock device work?
Judges have discretion when it comes to punishing individuals guilty of drunk driving. One of their terms may be the imposition of an ignition interlock device. These gadgets make it impossible for intoxicated drivers to start their vehicles. The application of...
Reviewing the fundamentals of breath test BAC measurements
Were one to poll a random number of people in New York about their immediate thoughts regarding drunk driving charges, responses of various nature might still come up with a common theme detailing a roadside scene of a person blowing into a handheld breath testing...