A Manhattan real estate developer has been charged with drunk driving and may face a charge of vehicular homicide in connection with an accident in a residential neighborhood in Sag Harbor. The accused has escaped serious punishment for prior criminal acts, but he may not be able to escape the consequences of drinking and driving.…

Drivers involved in serious traffic accidents are often questioned by reporters while they are still suffering from the stress of the accident. In a recent accident on Long Island, the driver who allegedly caused the accident and was arrested for DWI was quoted by reports as admitting that he was high and apologizing to victims.…

This blog has commented more than once on the phenomenon of a driver attempting to escape from the police after being pulled over on suspicion of drunk driving. Usually, such attempts are unsuccessful and often lead to more serious criminal charges. A recent chase involving drinking and driving that began after a collision on the…

By itself, drunk driving is a serious criminal offense that can lead to a fine, loss of driving privileges and possible jail time. If a driver who is allegedly intoxicated causes an accident in which people are injured or killed, the criminal charges may include the very serious felony of vehicular homicide. A recent accident…