New York is a great place to live, but it has some serious drunk driving charges among its many laws. When a Buffalo resident is stopped on suspicion of drunk driving, they may end up with an arrest for a DWI crime. This post will introduce readers to some of the DWI...
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Penalties for multiple driving under the influence convictions
The Drunk Driving Program (DDP) in New York is also called the Impaired Driving Program (IDP). The most recent changes to the program took place in November of 2012. Many of the changes target motorists with more than one incident of driving while under the influence...
The difference between standard and aggravated DWI in New York
Not all DWI charges are created equal. Depending on the circumstances of your arrest, as well as your prior record, the penalties for a conviction could range from a fine and temporary loss of your driver’s license to years in prison and a felony record. Standard DWI...
Short- and long-lasting impacts of a DWI charge
Although it’s best to keep calm from the moment a traffic stop begins to the days leading up to your court date. It’s also important to take the time to understand that the results of a DWI charge can damage your personal and work life for many years to come. Any...
Protecting yourself during a DWI arrest
After a long day at work, it’s tempting to head to the bar and enjoy happy hour with colleagues or friends. You might have one drink while there, sometimes two. Yet there are days where you feel like throwing back pints or shots without thought to the consequences....
What can skew a field sobriety test result?
When they pull you over on suspicion of drunk driving, a police officer will likely ask you to perform a field sobriety test. This type of test allows an officer to assess your level of intoxication from a physical standpoint. If you fail, it usually gives the officer...
How can I drink responsibly over the holidays?
Holiday parties usually involve alcohol. While it’s OK to imbibe, you want to make sure you do so responsibly. Drinking and driving can lead to a DWI or even worse, and it’s up to each driver to make sure the proper steps are taken to prevent that from happening. The...
How can I prevent drinking and driving?
Many holiday parties feature great food along with alcoholic beverages. While you want to ensure you and others have a great time, you should also keep in mind the dangers of drinking and driving so you can avoid these problematic behaviors. State Farm offers the...
What tests are used to determine sobriety during a stop?
If you’re pulled over while driving in the state of New York, you may be given a field sobriety test. These tests are used to determine whether you’re driving while inebriated and may be given in conjunction with a breathalyzer (which calculates your blood alcohol...
Different factors affect your ability to metabolize alcohol
If you get pulled over for suspicion of driving intoxicated in New York, you will be asked to perform a serious of tests. If you fail them and are convicted of a DWI, you can face serious and long-term consequences. Many drivers wonder how many drinks it takes before...