This blog has frequently mentioned the enforcement of the New York statute known as Leandra’s Law and the increased penalties that can be imposed on drivers who are convicted of drinking and driving with children under the age of 15 in the car. A violation of the statute is an automatic felony, even for a…

The driver of a pick-up truck that collided with a limousine on an eastern Long Island highway has been charged with a single count of driving while intoxicated. The initial DWI charge is only a misdemeanor, but the driver may face additional charges as police and other officials complete their investigation. The driver may also…

For those convicted of drunk driving charges, the penalties can include a fine, jail time and loss of driving privileges. As the recent arrest of a Long Island man demonstrates, drinking and driving after being convicted of a DUI charge can bring even harsher consequences. A police officer pulled over a 2013 Kia for speeding…

Most New Yorkers understand that drunk driving is a crime, but they have little understanding about the specific crimes that are related to drinking and driving. For example, most New Yorkers are aware that a blood alcohol content of more than 0.08 percent is the threshold for legal intoxication while driving. What most people in…