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…

We have written in this blog on several occasions about a New York statute known by the popular name “Leandra’s Law.” Our previous posts have focused on drivers who were arrested on drunk driving charges after drinking alcoholic beverages, but a recent incident shows that Leandra’s Law can have a broader reach. Leandra’s Law adds…

Driving while intoxicated is never a good idea, but it can be especially hazardous when the vehicle is a motorcycle. A recent accident in West Islip demonstrates the potential life-wrecking consequences of drinking and driving a motorcycle. The driver of the motorcycle had been recently discharged from the Army, and he and his wife of…

On Aug. 30, 2015 this blog wrote about a collision on the Southern State Parkway in which three people were killed. The driver who caused the accident was arrested for DWI about one hour after the accident. A friend had driven him away from the scene. He was subjected to a test of his blood…