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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 hold a commercial driver’s license (CDL) in New York, a suspension can affect far more than your ability to drive. CDL rules are stricter than standard licenses, and even minor mistakes can lead to serious consequences. Understanding these differences helps you...
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...
An out-of-state DUI can still affect you once you return to New York. Many drivers think a case from another state stays there, but New York law allows the Department of Motor Vehicles to take action based on certain alcohol- or drug-related convictions from...
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...
A license suspension can create confusion about what happens to your vehicle registration. You might wonder if the state cancels it or blocks you from renewing it. New York treats the two differently, and knowing the rules helps you avoid extra penalties. How a...
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...