Traffic stops are a leading source of DUI arrests in New York. A drunk driver may tip off the authorities by weaving between lanes or being unable to stay within one's lane. Other suspicious drunk driving moves can be made by a drunk driver. If the driving is...
When parents are accused of abuse or serious neglect of their children, the criminal justice system does not generally react with pity or forgiveness. When serious injury or death results from that neglect, the penalties imposed will be severe. In one New York case...
Choosing to imbibe alcohol, then get behind the wheel of a motor vehicle is usually not a good decision. Depending on one's blood alcohol content, it could also be against the law. Drunk driving continues to be problematic in New York and other states. Regardless...
In New York it is a particularly egregious offense to be driving while intoxicated with a child under the age of 16 as a passenger. This is popularly called Leandra's Law, which was passed in 2009 in memory of an 11-year-old girl who was killed while a passenger in a...
Facing alcohol-related charges in New York does not necessarily mean that a conviction will be handed down. Every situation is different, and the events leading up to and following an arrest often contain details that may be crucial in building a strong defense...
The news reports pertaining to drunk driving arrests throughout the nation and in New York are not lacking in depictions of prominent community figures and celebrities being arrested on DUI charges. These incidents are usually well-reported due to the extra ratings...
The DWI defendant is entitled to a vigorous defense in court just like any other individual accused of crime. Attorneys who are experienced in this area of New York criminal law are familiar with a variety of defenses applicable in drunk driving cases. DWI defense...
If you have been arrested and charged with intoxicated driving in New York, you might have need of legal assistance as you prepare to face the charges against you. Many times, just being accused of such a crime has negative and long-lasting effects on someone's...
A New York woman was recently arrested for allegedly drinking and driving. Supposedly, this is actually her third DWI defense within the last decade. According to officials, the charge came after she had a car accident.The 30-year-old woman is facing a felony DWI...
Significant jail sentences are on the books in New York for persons convicted of DUI. The penalties for drunk driving for those under the age of 21 are a bit more relaxed but still serious enough to cause substantial disruption of the person's life. New York also has...
