Most New Yorkers never plan to drive while under the influence. Instead, they simply get in their cars to drive somewhere after having a drink or two, often without realizing that their blood alcohol content levels are above the legal limit. Once someone is arrested for DWI, however, the police do not care whether or…

As previous postings in this blog have discussed, the decision to drive after consuming too much alcohol can have treacherous consequences. It could result in drunk driving charges for the driver or worse could result in a car accident. If an allegedly intoxicated driver is involved in a car accident, they could face even more…

The laws regarding driving while intoxicated vary from state to state. However, there are some commonalities in these crimes across all states. One of these is the aggressive nature the prosecution will approach these cases and the fact that the outcome for the defendant, if convicted, could have a long-lasting negative impact on their life.…

Most New Yorkers likely understand that driving while intoxicated can lead to an arrest. However, people may not understand all the other consequences that it can also lead to — in particular, a driver’s license suspension. This suspension can lead to serious problems in a person’s social life and limit employment opportunities. At minimum, most…