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Category Archives: DWI

How much does a DUI cost you in New York?

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 …

Should New York’s drunk driving limit be lowered to .05?

Many New York residents have likely heard that the National Transportation Safety Board issued a pretty controversial recommendation regarding drunk driving laws last week. The federal agency wants all 50 states to lower the legal blood-alcohol content limit to .05 percent–meaning that a man of average weight could possibly be arrested for a DWI after …

DWI charges after driving drunk on a motorcycle

The consequences you can face for driving drunk on a motorcycle are no different from those you would face had you been driving in another automobile. And just like with driving a car while intoxicated, if your drunk driving can be linked to someone’s death, you can be charged with felony DWI and spend significant …

DWI defendants in New York not installing IIDs

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 …

Two New Yorkers Accused of Subverting Interlock Law

New York state police recently charged two men with switching cars in an attempt to circumvent a court order in a drunk driving case. The order in question required one of the men, who had previously been convicted of DWI, to have an ignition interlock device on the car. The men were caught after they …

The War on Drugs Hits Our Roadways

The recent tragic death of a 4-year-old and 5-year-old child in the New York area has prompted a more critical look at the problem of “drugged” driving. Investigators are suspicious that prescription drugs may have been a factor in both crashes. Drugged driving is not as commonly discussed as DWI. But studies have shown that …

People Convicted of DWI May Need to Provide the State a DNA Sample

In 1996, the state of New York began collecting DNA samples from people convicted of murder or sex crimes. Since then, the database has been expanded to allow state authorities to collect DNA samples from people convicted of all felonies and many misdemeanor crimes contained in the state’s penal code. Currently, the database includes DNA …

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