Probable cause vs. reasonable suspicion for DWI stops

by | Sep 14, 2021 | DWI

Police officers in New York cannot just pull people over because they feel like it. Before a legal traffic stop can take place, an officer must reasonably suspect that the driver has committed a crime. Likewise, police cannot just arrest a person at a traffic stop...

Challenging field sobriety tests in New York

by | Aug 17, 2021 | DWI

New York’s implied consent law requires drivers in the Empire State to submit to chemical tests to determine whether or not they are operating their vehicles while impaired by either drugs or alcohol, but it does not require them to take a field sobriety test when...

Conditional license after a DWI

by | Jul 21, 2021 | DWI

After being arrested or convicted of a DWI, it is important for you to take steps to resolve the matter as quickly as possible. You may also need some clarification about your rights after your charge. This will keep you from violating any additional laws so you can...

The various ways to challenge a DUI charge

by | Jul 17, 2021 | DWI

If you are charged with DUI, there is no guarantee that you’ll actually be convicted of the crime. Throughout the legal process, you will be given several opportunities to present evidence that contradicts claims made by law enforcement in New York. There is...