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…

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…

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.…

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…