Rochester Criminal Defense Law Blog
The 3 main types of drunk driving offenses in New York
Every year, law enforcement officers in New York arrest tens of thousands of people on suspicion of drunk driving. In 2018, that figure topped 35,000 arrests. But not all drunk driving charges are created equal. Under state law, a driver’s blood alcohol content (BAC)...
When can law enforcement pull you over?
Everyone dreads seeing the flashing lights of law enforcement turn on behind their vehicle. The time it takes to pull to the side of the road and listen to the officer or wait while they write you a ticket might make you late for an important meeting, result in an...
4 common driving behaviors that can lead to a ticket
With the number of laws for driving, you may not always be able to keep up with what’s legal and what’s illegal. But like many New Yorkers, you may commit violations without even knowing. Even though you consider these habits normal, the police may not feel the same....
6 common reasons police pull people over
When you drive the same way every day, you try to stay cautious of the rules of the road. But with the many laws that police enforce on New York highways, you may slip up. So which traffic violation are you most at risk of doing? On the state website, the New York...
