DWI

If you face a suspended driver’s license in New York, you may wonder if you can get it reinstated. While a suspension can disrupt your daily life, you have options to restore your driving privileges. Understanding the process and meeting the necessary requirements is...

Refusing a DWI test in New York carries serious consequences. When pulled over on suspicion of driving while intoxicated, law enforcement officers may ask you to take a breath test or chemical test. Refusing this test can lead to automatic penalties, even if you...

Most people think about DWI charges and picture the driver behind the wheel. But what about passengers? Can simply being in the vehicle lead to legal consequences? In New York, your behavior and involvement as a passenger determine the answer. When passengers can be...

The standard blood alcohol content limit that drivers need to be aware of in the United States is 0.08%. It is the marker at which the police can automatically charge someone with a DWI, based on that figure alone.  If a blood alcohol test results come back at 0.08%...

Most New Yorkers are aware of what a DWI charge is. It means driving while intoxicated, and it’s one of the most common ways for a generally law-abiding citizen to get a criminal record. Yet, what about a DWAI? Have you heard of that? Driving while ability impaired: A...

You might wonder why the police do not take one of the most obvious steps they could to catch drunk drivers. If the police were to park outside a bar and test everyone getting into their vehicle, then they could catch anyone who is intoxicated and prevent them from...

Finding yourself under arrest for driving while intoxicated (DWI) is a surefire way to throw your focus off. Your ability to concentrate on upcoming exams, your family or things you need to do at work will almost certainly suffer as your thoughts turn to what the...

New York takes driving while intoxicated seriously. According to the New York DMV, the minimum first-time DWI penalty is a fine of between $500 and $1000 and up to one year in jail. Also, you can expect a six-month suspension of your license. Remember that despite the...

Getting caught driving while intoxicated in New York may carry some strict legal repercussions. The way law enforcement goes about clearing the streets of impaired drivers may account for the low DWI crash statistics for the state.  Facing a DWI is not a pleasant...

Following a conviction for driving while intoxicated, you likely have a legal requirement to install an ignition interlock device on your car, truck or SUV. The device requires you to submit a breath sample both before starting the engine and periodically during your...