DWI

Officers who have reason to suspect you are driving under the influence may pull you over and ask you to take part in standardized field sobriety tests. These tests alone cannot reliably prove whether or not you were driving under the influence of alcohol. However,...

When a law enforcement officer stops you, it can be overwhelming. The encounter makes you nervous, especially when they ask you to submit to a blood test. In your mind, you think that refusing the test will prevent a driving while intoxicated (DWI) charge. Choosing...

Unfortunately, a driving while intoxicated (DWI) charge or conviction can negatively impact your career. In New York, employment and DWI laws are often related to one another. Understanding state regulations is essential to protecting your livelihood. The reality of...

If you take prescription medication, you may wonder how it affects a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) test. Many drivers assume BAC reflects alcohol use alone, but medications can influence test results and how officers interpret them. Understanding these effects...

You may assume a drunk driving arrest affects only the driver. In New York, that is usually true, but certain situations place responsibility on the person who provided alcohol. Understanding how social host liability works helps you avoid unexpected legal trouble...

If you end up in a hospital after an accident, you might assume your medical tests stay private. But when police suspect alcohol involvement, that privacy can change. In New York, prosecutors can use hospital blood draws as DWI evidence if they obtain them lawfully....

If you drive in New York, you’ve probably seen DWI checkpoints set up by police, especially during holidays or weekends. These roadblocks aim to catch impaired drivers before they cause harm. But many drivers wonder how these checkpoints actually work and what rights...

Getting charged with a DWI once is serious, but facing another one can have far greater consequences. New York law treats repeat DWIs harshly, with escalating penalties that can affect your freedom, license, and future. Understanding what happens after multiple...

If you face a DWI charge in New York, one of the first things you’ll worry about is your driver’s license. Losing your driving privileges disrupts your work, family, and daily life. The length of your suspension depends on the offense and your prior record....

A DWI charge in New York carries serious consequences, but the stakes rise even higher when a child is in the vehicle. State law treats this situation as a grave offense, leading to harsher penalties that can affect nearly every part of your life. Understanding the...