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...
What happens if you refuse a DWI test?
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...
Can passengers face DWI charges?
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...
Does everyone have the same BAC legal limit?
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%...
What are the penalties for driving while suspended?
Driving with a suspended license in New York can lead to serious trouble. It's not just a traffic violation; you're facing a criminal charge that could affect your record, wallet, and even your freedom. What counts as driving on a suspended license? If your license...
What is a DWAI?
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...
Why don’t the police conduct breath tests outside bars?
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...
Where to focus when fighting a DWI charge
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...
Understanding criminal possession of a weapon laws in New York
One of the most severe offenses in New York is criminal possession of a weapon. The New York Penal Code's definition of “deadly weapon” includes any loaded weapon that can readily produce death or other serious injuries when shot. There are legal consequences for...
How to fight your traffic ticket
Even if you are a safe and skilled driver, the stress of everyday life can cause your mind to wander, and you may wind up with a traffic citation. These charges may be worth fighting against. Rather than pleading guilty to a New York ticket, paying the expensive fine...
