Prosecutors allege that a New York City teen was high on marijuana and speeding when he lost control of his sports car and caused and accident that killed his three best friends in October 2012 on the Southern State Parkway on Long Island. During the opening statements of the teen’s criminal trial this week, his…

When someone in Hauppauge is pulled over, arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated, he or she may not realize just how serious of a situation he or she is in. New York’s DWI laws are particularly harsh and drunk driving penalties are more than just fines or the risk of jail time; they also…

Two weeks ago, we covered Dina Lohan’s sentencing following a conviction for aggravated driving while intoxicated. Although nothing new has happened in this drunk driving case, we thought it worthwhile to talk a bit about Lohan’s plea deal. When some people in Long Island are pulled over, arrested and charged with drunk driving, they want…

Last month, former South Carolina politician Thomas Ravenel pleaded guilty to a charge of drunk-driving in New York in connection with an arrest last July. Ravenel was reportedly arrested after police witnessed him driving on the shoulder and crossing a double yellow line. In addition to a $1,400 fine, Ravenel will have his driver’s license…