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...
DWI
Planning to drink? Don’t plan to drive
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,...
Yes, your medical condition could look like intoxication
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...
Alcohol can fool you: Know the short-term effects on your body
When you get drunk, your body is not functioning properly. Alcohol enters your blood through the stomach and small intestine. Then, it goes up to the brain and slows your body's functions. Alcohol slows down how you think and react. It can change the way you act and...
Do you know the penalties for an aggravated DWI offense?
Driving while intoxicated is a danger to yourself and can be a danger to others. That's the primary reason why it's illegal to do so.In New York, a DWI has extremely harsh penalties. Did you know that there is a jail term for many of the charges that you could face...
Get help: DWIs aren’t the only risk this season
The holidays are here and with them comes a risk of getting a DWI. Whenever you drink, there is always a potential that you're going to become impaired. Driving after a drink is never a good idea, even if you think you're fine to do so.It's not advised to drive...
Can you get drunk off alcohol-infused chocolate?
During the holiday season, something you might see more often than usual is alcohol-infused candy. Sometimes, the candies just taste like the alcoholic drink. Other times, they're actually very potent and have real liquor infused in them.It may be difficult to imagine...
Prescription medications can cause DWI charges
One question a lot of people have is if they can face trouble with the law if their medications make them drive dangerously. The answer is yes because no matter what the cause is if you're driving dangerously, you're putting yourself and others in harm's way. You can...
DWI dangers: How intoxicated are you, really?
When you decide to go out and drink alcohol, you do so with the understanding that you may become impaired. Everyone reacts to alcoholic drinks and mixtures differently. It is impossible to predict how you will react to a drink every single time. Your weight, height,...
Avoid a DWI: There are some options you can try
A DWI has the potential to negatively influence your life in many ways. From causing the people around you to question your choices to struggling to make it to work on time, a DWI has immediate and lasting consequences.The reality is that most people are aware that...
