Officers in New York and throughout the country use roadside breath test devices to determine motorists’ blood alcohol content levels. If you have been pulled over on suspicion of drinking and driving, an officer may have asked you to exhale through a tube in the...
DUI/DWI
DUI charges while minors are present
For anyone facing drunk driving charges, serious consequences are a major concern, from stiff fines and the loss of driving privileges to time in prison. However, some people face a particularly difficult situation when they are pulled over for driving under the...
Signs an officer looks for when pulling a driver over for DWI
Many New York drivers may feel confident leaving a bar after a few drinks to drive home. However, that could prove costly if an officer pulls the driver over. An officer who suspects a driver of driving under the influence of alcohol looks for specific indicators. ...
Does New York offer a diversion program for DWI offenders?
New York residents convicted of a driving while intoxicated offense may qualify for the Empire State's Impaired Driver Program. Your voluntary participation in the program provides access to educational resources focused on the high-risks of using alcohol or other...
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...
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...