The approach of the holidays brings with it a profusion of parties and large supplies of alcoholic beverages. Police departments on Long Island are generally more vigilant in spotting potentially drunk drivers, and many people will be asked to submit to a breath test. We want to review the legal justification for such requests and…

This blog has posted several discussions of the New York statute called “Leandra’s Law” that imposes harsher penalties on drivers convicted of driving with a child under the age of 16 in the car. A recent DWI arrest in Hempstead for drinking and driving and a violation of Leandra’s Law demonstrates how carelessness toward a…

New York law prohibits the sale of alcoholic beverages to persons under the age of 21 and also prohibits the consumption of alcohol by anyone under the age of 21. The sale of alcohol to persons under the age of 21 is a misdemeanor, but an arrest and conviction can cause damage to a business’…

Drunk driving charges, consequences and penalties are potentially serious in New York state. Individuals facing drunk driving charges, however, may wonder just how serious the potential penalties they are facing are. There are a number of alcohol-related violations drivers may be charged with in New York and potential penalties associated with each. An individual may…