When you get arrested for DWI, you are getting arrested for a misdemeanor but it will still affect your life in many different ways. Throughout New York State, the courts have leeway when it comes to parking tickets or even speeding tickets. A normally good driver can have the option of getting a speeding…
The Breathalyzer is a field sobriety device that tests to check your blood alcohol content (BAC). In New York State, the threshold for an illegal BAC is .08. If your Breathalyzer test comes back .08 or higher, then you are legally intoxicated in and are subject to all of the penalties associated with driving…
When a driver is pulled over for suspected driving while intoxicated, there are a lot of moving parts that the driver has to keep in mind. Being pulled over on suspicion of DWI is a very serious thing and it not something for the driver to take lightly. It is always best to comply…
When a person is pulled over and the police officer suspects intoxication, the officer will likely administer field sobriety tests and ask for a breathalyzer test to determine the driver’s condition. Refusing a breathalyzer test is becoming increasingly common strategy among drivers, but is it a good idea? Implied Consent Laws If a police officer…
As we all wait for Tesla (and other companies) to launch fully operated driverless cars, it may make us wonder how self-driving cars will change our day-to-day lives. With a push of a button, we could be off to work every morning as we enjoy our breakfast completely hands-free from the wheel. We can take…