The Fourth Amendment protects U.S. citizens from unreasonable search and seizure. This means that the government does not have the right to search an individual or his or her property without consent or a warrant. There are certain exceptions to this rule, but in general the government may not intrude into the lives of citizens …
Category Archives: DWI arrest
Last month, we discussed a drunk driving case that was receiving national attention. The case involved a teenager who was sentenced to 10 years of probation, and no jail time, for multiple counts of intoxication manslaughter. In the aftermath of that controversial sentencing, people all over the country, including here in New York, have been …
Many people in New York know that a DWI conviction comes with some serious penalties. New York authorities are very tough on drunk driving, and as a result a conviction for a DWI can result in a suspended driver’s license, house arrest, drug and alcohol rehabilitation and even jail time, among other sentencing options. One …
According to state data, only one third of defendants required to install ignition interlock devices (IIDs) on their vehicles actually install them. In total, 23,000 drivers have refused to install IIDs since the law was passed two years ago. New York’s ignition interlock law requires any individual convicted of driving while intoxicated to install an …
A DWI conviction does not have to be the end of the road. As the case of former Rep. John Sweeney (R-NY) proves, people who drink and drive on a single occasion and take steps to remedy their behavior can mitigate the penalties for their actions. For those charged with DWI, rehabilitation is not a …