A traffic stop can feel routine at first. You may already know the process from a prior driving while intoxicated (DWI) case. Still, a new arrest can carry very different weight when past convictions exist. In New York, charging decisions often turn on specific...
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When does implied consent not apply in a New York DWI stop?
Driving in New York comes with responsibilities, including agreeing to chemical testing if pulled over for suspected impaired driving. This is known as the implied consent law. While the law is broad, there are moments when it does not apply the way many assume....
Can prescription drugs lead to a DWI charge?
When people hear about arrests for DWI, they often think of alcohol as the primary culprit. However, prescription drugs can also impair one's ability to drive safely and lead to legal trouble. Understanding the impact of medications on motor vehicle operation is the...
What can cause a false positive or malfunction in a breath test?
Breath tests have become a trusted method to detect alcohol levels in drivers. However, these tests are not foolproof and can sometimes give inaccurate results. If you suspect that such a device has malfunctioned, you do not necessarily have to accept the results....
Refusing a chemical test during a DWI stop
If the police pull you over on suspicion of driving while intoxicated, they will ask you to submit to a chemical test, which they use to confirm whether or not you are under the influence. In New York, officers decide whether to test blood, saliva or urine. Can police...
Should you answer this question during a DWI stop?
Life has a funny way of destroying anyone's well-intentioned plans. Even if you have a firm commitment never to drinking and driving, you may eventually find yourself sitting beside the road during a DWI stop. While these stops can be extremely stressful, how you...
What does it mean to accept a plea deal for a DUI?
Many people who are charged for DUI in New York are unfamiliar with the court system and how plea deals work. It's important that you understand the benefits and drawbacks of taking a plea deal in your case so that you can make a beneficial decision. Pleading guilty...
Penalties increase for repeat drunk driving offenders in New York
When drivers choose to go behind the wheel drunk, they shouldn’t be surprised if they wind up in a holding cell at the local police station. However, a night in jail is only the beginning of the consequences you may face after a DWI stop. Depending on previous charges...
Driver arrested following DWI claim in New York
The aftermath of an accident can be nerve-wracking for those involved. Often, a person may not fully know what to do, causing panic. Unfortunately, a driver in New York now faces multiple accusations, including claims that he was driving while intoxicated, or DWI, as...
New York traffic stop results in DWI charge
There are a variety of different reasons why someone would be driving during the early morning hours. Despite this, it may be easy for law enforcement officers to assume that those driving during the time period are under the influence of alcohol. For example, it is...
