New York State takes impaired driving very seriously, regardless of whether that impairment is the result of alcohol or drugs. An individual who drives under the influence of drugs will receive similar penalties to those who drive under the influence of alcohol. New York State has a special category of…Read More
Whenever someone is pulled over by law enforcement on suspicion of driving while intoxicated, they will be subject to field sobriety tests and a blood alcohol content test. If the individual is found to be driving with a blood alcohol content that is 0.08 percent or greater, they may be…Read More
New York State takes driving while intoxicated very seriously, as it is one of the leading causes of fatal motor vehicle accidents in the country. When faced with a driving while intoxicated charge, an individual certainly has an uncertain future. This is especially true when the individual already has a…Read More
Beginning in the middle of this month, New York state will require that any driver who was involved in a serious motor vehicle accident be tested for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This new law was signed in December 2017 and will go into effect in just…Read More
Any time an individual is charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, they may be subject to very serious consequences. When the individual's blood alcohol content is 0.18 percent or higher, it is considered a high BAC offense. This is a significantly more serious offense and often results in…Read More
Last week, Governor Cuomo announced that once again, local law enforcement will team up with New York State Police to take part in the national "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" campaign. This campaign will run between Friday, December 15 and Monday, January 1, 2018. The goal of this initiative…Read More
It is frequently said that "Thanksgiving Eve," or the night before Thanksgiving is the most popular party day of the year. This is because everyone typically goes back to their hometowns and wants to see the friends they haven't seen since the previous year. What this also means is that…Read More
It seems as though with every holiday, alcohol consumption amongst the general public increases tremendously. As a result, the number of drunk drivers increases as well. Law enforcement is well aware that many people choose to go out and drink while celebrating Halloween and therefore, has decided to conduct a…Read More
With college students heading back to campuses across the state of New York, they are excited to get back to their friends, another year of school, and of course, the bars. While this is great and all, it is important that you still abide by the laws. State law enforcement,…Read More
Any time a person is charged with driving while intoxicated in New York State, you will be facing serious consequences. When your blood alcohol content is considered very high, those penalties increase tremendously. If your blood alcohol content is 0.18 percent or higher, you will be subject to a charge…Read More