Being pulled over for a DWI is something people least expect, but it’s important to understand your rights and what you can and can’t do during a DWI stop — as well as what you should and should not do. What You Can Do During a DWI Stop You can...
An ignition interlock device is a tool used to reduce recidivism post-DWI It is often required after an arrest. Get the details about IIDs and learn what you need to do to protect your rights after a DWI arrest in New York. Ignition Interlock Devices (IID)...
In New York, a DWI charge is usually associated with alcohol consumption. However, an individual may be charged with a DWI if they are impaired by any substance, including illegal or prescription medication. Here’s what you need to know after being arrested for...
It’s always unnerving to be pulled over by a police officer, even if you’ve not broken any laws. At worst, you expect to be issued a warning or a ticket for a minor traffic infraction. To your surprise, the officer begins to administer sobriety tests. You fail and are...
Can You Cheat A Breathalyzer Test? People have been looking for ways to fool breathalyzer tests ever since they were first introduced to detect the concentration of alcohol in a person’s bloodstream. Is it possible to cheat on a breathalyzer test? No, but that doesn’t...
Most people take the medicine prescribed by their doctors with few questions. They assume that it’s safe to go about their daily activities, including getting behind the wheel of a car. If you drive after taking a legal prescription drug, can you be arrested? Here’s...
Don’t get caught off guard if you’re pulled over on suspicion of drunk driving. It’s important to be prepared, even if you think it could never happen to you. Here’s what the police are paying attention to when they stop your car: Traffic Violations or Alarming...
Being arrested for a DWI is a frightening experience. You can protect your rights by learning what to expect during an arrest in Brooklyn and how to fight the charges against you. Here’s what you should know. You’ll Be Patted Down First, you’ll be asked to get out of...
Refusing A Breathalyzer Test If you’re pulled over on suspicion of driving while intoxicated, chances are the officer who stopped you will ask you to submit to a breathalyzer test. A breathalyzer test is a portable device that you blow into that will measure your BAC,...
In every state, it’s illegal to drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol (DWI). However, the rights of citizens — even when they are suspected of drinking and driving — are protected by constitutional law and police officers are limited in how...
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