Impaired driving charges have different jargon in New York than they do in a lot of other places, which can make an impaired driving charge that much more frightening and confusing. First of all, the state of New York does not refer to drunk driving charges as driving under the influence (DUI). Instead, New York …
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With summer just around the corner, at some point, you’ll more than likely be ready for a night out, perhaps dining al fresco or attending a fun poker night with your friends. You might have a few drinks, to relax and enjoy some time outside your home. You have too many, though, and before you …
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Getting caught drinking and driving is bad enough. Getting caught drinking and driving in New York is even worse. The moment you’re convicted of driving while intoxicated in New York, you have to prepare for the consequences because they can ruin your life in more ways than one. Let’s take a closer look at what’s …
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The tragedy caused by drunk driving Leandra Rosado was an 11 year old girl who was killed on the West Side Highway in New York City on October 11, 2009. Leandra was a passenger along with six other young girls in a car driven by her friend’s mother, Carmen Huertas. Ms. Huertas was driving at …
Thinking of going out with old friends to a bar to celebrate this holiday weekend? If so, be aware that the New York State Police will be hitting the roadways across the state along with you with increased patrols searching for motorists driving drunk as well as for speeders and distracted drivers. A dangerous 2013 …
New York has increased the penalties for persistent drunk driving offenders by enacting “Vince’s Law” – named for 82 year old Vincent Russo who was critically injured and later died from injuries he sustained in a collision with a drunk driver whose blood alcohol content was four times the legal limit. Vincent Russo It is …
Chemical tests are part of nearly every stop for drunk driving or drugged driving in New York. If you are arrested for DWI or driving while ability impaired by alcohol or drugs, you will be asked to take a chemical test back at the police station or state police barracks. In some instances, you may …
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