New Year's Eve DWI, Stop It before They Stop You! According to (MADD) Mothers Against Drunk Driving, a nonprofit organization that seeks to stop drunk driving, 28 people are killed everyday by Drunk Drivers. That's one person killed every 51 minutes. The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) reports that forty percent of … [Read more...]
New York State DWI 3 Strikes and you’re out rule
Approximately three years ago, the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) adopted new relicensure rules for drivers with repeat alcohol and or drug related driving incidents. In a nutshell, the new rules mandate that a New York State driver is not permitted to apply for relicensure of his or her driver’s license for five years, if that driver … [Read more...]
New York State Felony DWI Arrest
A person arrested for a New York State DWI VTL § 1192.2 with a prior conviction in the last ten (10) years for: DWI, Aggravated DWI §1192.2a, DWAI/Drug § 1192.4 or, DWAI/Combined influence drug and alcohol § 1192.4a, will be charged with an E Felony DWI. Depending on the circumstances, a plea bargain may be offered reducing the charge down to a … [Read more...]
The DWI Breathalyzer, Submit or Refuse? That is the question.
The DWI Breathalyzer, Submit or Refuse? That is the question. The question most asked whenever I tell someone I do criminal defense work is: "If I ever get pulled over for drinking while driving should I submit to the breathalyzer test?" Unfortunately, there is no easy black and white answer to this question as even the penalties for refusal are … [Read more...]
New York State DWI Plea Bargain
DWI Plea Bargain If you're charged with Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) in New York State it is always in your best interest to fight the charge. You face the loss of your ability to drive, a criminal conviction, possible jail and/or probation, heavy fines and dramatically increased auto insurance premiums. If you are represented by a competent DWI … [Read more...]