Category Archives: DUI-DWUI-DWAI
Some Crucial Information About Ignition Interlock Devices In New York
Among the many strategies that the government is using to keep drunk drivers off the road is requiring drivers found guilty of DUI to install an Ignition Interlock Device (IID) in any vehicle they own or use. In simple words, an IID is a breathalyzer that connects to your vehicle’s ignition system and will… Read More »
Some Crucial Information On The Implied Consent Law
According to the CDC, approximately 29 people die in the United States every day in motor vehicle crashes involving an alcohol-impaired driver. This means that one person dies every fifty minutes. With such many drunk-driving-related deaths happening daily, it is no wonder DUI is a very serious charge in the nation. If convicted of… Read More »
3 Potential Ways Of Challenging The Reliability Of Breathalyzer Test Results
In New York, the implied consent law states that any individual who operates any motorized automobile or machine in the state consents to a chemical test. So, when stopped by a law enforcement officer on suspicion of drunk driving, you are expected by law to submit to saliva, urine, blood, or breath test for… Read More »
22-Year-Old Man Who Was Drunk Driving, Charged In A Maspeth, Queens Crash That Killed A 47-Year-Old Lyft Driver
On June 13, 2021, a driver, registered on Lyft, was fatally hit by an unlicensed motorist at a busy intersection in Maspeth, Queens, moments after informing his wife that he was headed home. The married father of three died after being hit by a drunk driver. The Lyft driver had his last client when… Read More »
Two Aggravating DWI Factors In New York All Motorists Need To Know About
In New York, motorists can be charged with different types of DUI-related offenses. Often, law enforcers charge people with DUI, DWI, or DWAI. DUI (Driving under the Influence) means that a driver is impaired by alcohol or another substance such as heroin, marijuana, or even prescription drugs. DWI (Driving while intoxicated) is often incorporated… Read More »
Can A DUI/DWUI Conviction Result In Deportation?
A DUI/DWUI conviction can have far-reaching consequences. Such a conviction can leave a person with a suspended or revoked driver’s license. If a person is found guilty of DUI or DWUI, they risk spending years in jail and/or paying hefty fines. Apart from these well-known potential consequences of DUI, there are other lesser-known consequences… Read More »
Is It a Good Idea for a DUI Defendant To Represent Themselves in Their New York DUI Case?
New York law does not require DUI defendants to have lawyers represent them, although most defendants choose to hire lawyers. Therefore, a DUI defendant has the right to and can represent themselves in their New York DUI case. However, the vital question here is not whether a defendant can represent themselves in their New… Read More »
Avoid Making These 5 Mistakes if You Are Facing a DUI/DWUI/DWAI Charge in New York
After a DUI/DWUI/DWAI arrest, a person could end up making several mistakes because of fear or confusion. When arrested for DUI/DWUI/DWAI in New York, you must avoid making a mistake that can hurt your case. It would be best to handle your case with caution to increase your chances of seeing positive outcomes. If… Read More »
New York DUI/DWI: Some Basics on the Zero Tolerance Law
New York State embraces several laws and programs aimed at reducing drunk driving, especially among young people. One of the laws aimed at reducing underage drunk driving in New York State is the Zero Tolerance law. Some Basics on The New York Zero Tolerance Law The Zero Tolerance law in New York applies to… Read More »
New York DUI/DWUI/DWAI: What Are The Consequences for Refusing To Take a Breath, Blood, Urine, or Saliva Test?
One of the most frustrating things for New York drivers is being pulled over for suspicion of DUI/DWI/DWAI. Due to the frustration and confusion that comes with being stopped by a police officer, you might feel tempted to refuse to take a breath, blood, saliva, or urine test, depending on what the officer will… Read More »
