Leandra’s Law is a New York state law that mandates harsher punishment for certain DWI offenses. Enacted in 2009, Leandra’s Law creates tougher penalties, including license suspension, for impaired drivers who have children in the car with them. It also requires ignition interlocks for convicted drivers. More specifically, Leandra’s Law states that first-time offenders with…

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…

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.…

Many readers of this blog may have heard the phrase, “We’re all human.” This phrase means many things, but one thing that can be learned from it is that we all make mistakes and decisions that may cause an unintentional negative outcome. Some mistakes and decisions result in more severe outcomes than others. Unfortunately, a…