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.…

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…

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…