The recent arrest of a Queens resident has called attention to an important provision in New York laws concerning drinking and driving: the additional penalties that can be imposed on the driver if any child under the age of 15 is in the car at the time of the arrest. The man in question was…

It is important for individuals facing drunk driving charges to be aware that different defense options, for different situations, may be available to them. A New York man was recently arrested on felony DWI charges in another part of the state. The man was stopped by New York State Troopers for allegedly speeding. According to…

All drinking and driving charges are unquestionably serious and can carry significant penalties and consequences. As such, all drinking and driving charges should be treated seriously and deserve a strong criminal defense response. Some drinking and driving charges, however, such as an aggravated DWI charge, can be particularly serious. By definition, an aggravated DWI charge…

After pulling a driver over on suspicion of DWI, the arresting officer will ask the driver to get out of the vehicle and perform a series of balance, coordination and vision tests. These tests, known as field sobriety tests, are designed to indicate whether an individual is intoxicated. In New York, three tests are generally…