In the state of New York, it is illegal to operate a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. If you are charged with DWI, an attorney may utilize a number of strategies to dispute the charge and help you obtain a favorable outcome in your case....
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The causes of inaccurate Breathalyzer results
If you are suspected of driving while under the influence of alcohol, you may be asked to submit to a Breathalyzer test. While the results of the test may be given considerable weight in a DUI case, there is no guarantee that they are accurate. Take a look at some of...
Breathalyzer test: Should you take one?
Imagine the New York police have just stopped you, and now they are asking you to take a breathalyzer test. What should you do? A breathalyzer test can show a person's blood alcohol content. It is used by police officers to determine if a person is driving under the...
What are the penalties of a first-time DWI in New York?
You decided to go out for happy hour with your friends or co-workers after a long, tough week. You are more than ready to have some beers or a few of your favorite mixed drinks. However, on your way home, you accidently run through a stop sign and police pull you...
What does Leandra’s Law mean for Buffalo drivers charged with DWI?
If you are ever arrested on suspicion of drinking and driving in Buffalo with a child in the car, you need to know about Leandra's Law. It's New York's version of laws across most of the United States that creates extra punishment for DWI when a minor was in the...