Drivers Face Serious Ramifications
The New Year's holiday has come and gone but the repercussions associated with the holiday festivities will linger on for some time. According to police reports, over 35 people in Nassau County, New York, were arrested for drunk driving.
The high number of arrests is no surprise to some. Additional patrol units were added to the streets in an effort to combat the number of drunk-driving-related accidents and fatalities that seemingly spike every year. In 2009, over 25 individuals were arrested for DWI during the holiday weekend.
New York DWI Laws and Implied Consent
A driver in the state of New York is considered legally drunk under the law if caught driving with a blood alcohol content (BAC) level of .08 or higher. A driver under age 21 is legally impaired if caught driving with the BAC level of .02. For commercial drivers, the BAC limit is .04.
New York, like most states, has an implied consent law for individuals who seek a license to operate a vehicle on the state's roadways. The law says that upon obtaining a driver's license, a driver impliedly gives his or her consent to submit to a blood, breath or urine test if suspected of driving under the influence and pulled over by authorities.
If you have been charged with a DWI in Nassau County or other parts of New York, you should consult an experienced Nassau County drunk driving attorney as soon as possible. Your lawyer can access your situation and begin planning your defense.
