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Someone arrested for a driving while intoxicated (DWI) offense in New York generally has two options when responding to their arraignment. They can defend against the charges that they face or enter a guilty plea. Frequently, people make the mistake of rushing to...
Breath tests that are used to determine blood alcohol concentration (BAC) can sometimes yield inaccurate results. Drivers need to be aware of this because many people assume that failing a breath test guarantees an impaired driving conviction. It does not. It’s also...
An Indiana man recently made the news because he tried a not-so-clever workaround to avoid a drugged driving charge by using a Power Wheels Jeep toy as his mode of transportation. He ended up arrested anyhow. Could something like that happen in New York? Absolutely....
There are many ways for people to respond to criminal allegations in New York. Some people have an alibi that can help them convince a judge or a jury that they were not present at the time of an alleged crime. Others may employ expert witnesses who can raise...
When a police officer arrests someone on suspicion of a driving while intoxicated (DWI) offense, they typically do so after gathering evidence, like breath test results. That evidence will then end up in the hands of a prosecutor, who will use it to try to convince...
Thanks to DNA evidence, we do know that wrongful convictions happen. Hundreds of people have been let out of jail after their convictions were overturned. These convictions were often made without DNA evidence, or before it was available, but evidence recovered after...
Every year, people get pulled over and accused of drunk driving when they believe they took enough steps to get sober first. They don't deny that they were drinking, but they don't believe they were impaired. They tried to sober up before they got in the car, and...
It is usually illegal to use physical force against another person. New York might charge you with assault if you get into a fight with someone at a party or injure someone in a fit of anger. Assault charges can lead to criminal consequences as well as social...
You probably think about a DWI as driving while intoxicated by alcohol. Interestingly, though this is the most common use of the term, it is not the only thing that DWI means. DWIs can also be given to those who use drugs or take prescription medications before...
When the DWI laws were first explained to you, you were likely told about the BAC limit in New York. For most drivers, the limit is a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08%. There are different limits for commercial drivers and very young drivers, but most people fall...
