Drunk driver accused of leaving friend to die in Sag Harbor
Drunk Driving Charges
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.…
Driver’s attempt to avoid police leads to wild chase, arrest
Drunk Driving Charges
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…
Driver’s statement to reporters: apology, admission or nothing?
Drunk Driving Charges
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.…
Brooklyn police accused of fabricating DUI charge
Drunk Driving Charges
For anyone who has been arrested and charged with a crime, the criminal judicial system probably appeared overwhelming and intimidating. Last week, a Brooklyn man chose to stand up to the system and assert that the police had fabricated DWI charges to cover their own misconduct. Thus far, he has made a persuasive case. The…