Occasionally, a driver stopped on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol will attempt to flee the scene, especially if a collision is involved. Rarely, however, does the driver flee the scene and attempt to destroy the car that he or she was driving. The recent arrest of a Long Island man on DWI…

The variety of cases involving drinking and driving is seemingly endless. Two recent cases from Long Island show how this spectrum can range from an episode with elements of humor to an incident of absolute tragedy. An accident on the Long Island Expressway in the early morning hours of Sep. 19, 2015 was caused by…

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.…

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…