If you get pulled over by law enforcement or caught up in an enforcement roadblock, you may wonder what rights you have under New York law. It can be frustrating and frightening to have a police officer ask you to submit to a chemical test. You may worry about the...
According to the New York State Department of Motor Vehicle, a person's gender, their body weight and the amount of alcohol they consumed can impact their level of intoxication. Whether they consumed any food either before or while drinking and how long it took for...
Getting pulled over by a New York police officer can be a stressful experience. In fact, things often get a lot worse before they get better, especially if the officer believes the driver may have shown signs of DUI. It is best to remain as calm as possible in such...
A spokesperson with the Putnam County Sheriff's Department announced on June 1 the arrest of a 24-year-old Mahopac man for driving while intoxicated (DWI).According to the press release, the man had been discovered slumped at the wheel in his car at 5:57 a.m., on May...
Summertime is just around the bend and for many residents in New York and other states, that includes plans for beach trips, graduation parties and other social gatherings. Many such events are likely to include alcoholic beverages, which for some, pose a risk for DUI...
If you get stopped for suspicion of drunk or impaired driving, you need to understand the potential consequences of any actions and admissions that you take or make. In some instances, how you comport yourself in the immediate aftermath of a DUI stop can determine...
If a New York business owner or private resident sells or provides alcohol to another party or parties, there may be legal repercussions if an accident later occurs. For instance, a person may patronize a local pub, spend several hours drinking, then get behind the...
You’re driving home after spending a pleasant night at a friend’s house. You’re not speeding, and although you had a couple beers over the course of the evening, you don’t feel impaired. Suddenly, you see those tell-tale lights flashing in your...
Any number of things can go wrong while you're driving along New York roadways. Another motorist might cut you off at a merge, you could get in a major traffic jam, get a flat tire or have a minor fender-bender in a grocery store parking lot. Worse yet, you might be...
For many in New York, Memorial Day weekend represents the gateway to summer. It is an unofficial summer holiday that represents time with family, barbeques in parks, camping trips or even trips to the coast. It also is the first major travel holiday of the summer...
