It is a well-known fact that driving while intoxicated above the limit of .08 percent is illegal. However, the laws concerning breathalyzers and breath test refusal are often misunderstood. Law enforcement officials are well-informed regarding New York state laws and drivers should be educated about the intricacies of breathalyzer tests as well. If an individual…

When someone is arrested for drinking and driving, they can face harsh penalties. The penalties are harsher, however, if the accused driver is under the age of 21. In these situations, the accused faces penalties for an offense that a driver over 21 would not be arrested for, simply for being underage. New York State…

Underage drinking in New York applies to anyone who is under 21-years-old. Anyone over the age of 21 may imbibe alcoholic beverages in public and private, as long as they are not prevented from doing so by a court of law. This is virtually universal knowledge, but what is not widely known and is often…

Those who are accused of vehicular assault in New York can face the potential for harsh, long-term penalties. Vehicular assault charges are very serious and can escalate into more severe charges very quickly, especially if the accused was intoxicated when the assault occurred. A Suffolk County man faces second-degree murder charges resulting from a June…