When you were stopped and asked if you had been drinking, you were surprised. You hadn't been, so you were honest and told the officer that you didn't drink before driving.Unfortunately, despite a clean Breathalyzer test, you didn't pass the field sobriety tests. The...
You may know that getting a DWI could lead to the loss of your license, but even if you don't lose it, did you know that you could lose your insurance? If you lose your car insurance, you won't be able to drive legally, even if you do have your license.If this is your...
You were stopped for a DWI, and you're now facing charges. Your concern is that you'll end up having to pay hundreds, or thousands, of dollars in fines and fees.You may be right. For driving while intoxicated in New York, you can be fined a mandatory $500 fee up to a...
You love eating out at nice restaurants. You usually have a glass of wine (or two) and catch a cab home. Tonight was different, though, because you went out with a friend.They brought their vehicle, but they ended up getting a little more intoxicated than expected. In...
You don't drive while intoxicated. You never have, and you are always cautious about getting behind the wheel if you've had anything to drink.When the police pulled up behind you, you weren't worried. You knew that you were sober enough to drive safely. Your speed was...
You may have heard the sirens before you saw the flashing lights in your rearview mirror. For a second or two, you held out hope that the patrol vehicle was going to pass you by when you moved out of its way, but it wasn't meant to be. You came to a stop and waited...
Did you know that around 40% of all collisions with fatalities involve alcohol? According to the Administrative Office of the Courts, drivers who have a blood alcohol content of .02% to .05% are up to seven times more likely to be killed in a crash.Despite that,...
Most New York residents know that driving while under the influence of alcohol is an illegal action. Anyone suspected of doing this will be stopped by police and likely asked to participate in sobriety testing. Breath tests are often used by law enforcement officers...
You enjoy a drink every now and then, but you don't usually drink so much that you could get into trouble. Keeping drinks to a minimum lets you have a good time while still leaving you sober at the end of the night, so you can drive home.The last time you went out,...
As an older person, you've been through life's ups and downs. Several years ago, you had an admitted problem with drinking too much alcohol. You wouldn't say you were addicted, but you certainly had more than your fair share at that point in your life.It was during...
