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. ...
DUI/DWI
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...