Medications and impaired driving
You probably already know that you could receive a DWI charge in New York for driving under the influence of certain medications. If an officer finds that you seem dizzy, speak unclearly or seem tired, the officer could arrest you for impaired driving. A better understanding of the impacts of certain medications gives you the […]
Do you legally need to submit to a chemical test?
When a police officer pulls you over on suspicion of a DWI, they cannot force you to take a breath test. However, you face several legal penalties for refusing. According to the New York DMV, driving means you fall under the law of implied consent for chemical tests. Even though the state considers driving to be […]
What factors can affect your blood alcohol concentration?
You have probably gone out to dinner with family or friends and had some drinks. You may have driven home afterward thinking you were not drunk. Any amount of alcohol can impair your ability to drive. The safest course of action is not to drive after you have consumed alcohol. In New York, the law […]
How a DWI can affect your college education
A conviction for driving while under the influence of alcohol comes with serious penalties. As a college student, you may wonder how such a conviction could impact your education. You should understand how driving while impaired could impact your academic career before you get behind the wheel. You will not lose your federal financial student […]
Can you protect your license after a DWI conviction?
Your driver’s license often represents much more to you than simply the ability to drive. It lets you live your life in the way you wish, letting you take road trips with families, pick up kids from school, attend your daily job, complete your chores and handle all of your medical needs. It allows you […]
Did your DWI stop and arrest meet legal requirements?
Driving while intoxicated in New York is a crime that often includes fines and jail time. Depending on your history and the details of your case, you may lose driving privileges if convicted. However, a DWI arrest does not guarantee a conviction. According to the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, drug and alcohol-related traffic […]
What drivers should know about ignition interlock devices
Ignition interlock devices have pros and cons. They allow drivers with convictions of impaired driving to keep their licenses and continue driving for necessary reasons. However, they are also inconvenient and cost a lot of money. According to the New York State Unified Court System, when a driver’s sentence involves an IID, the state places a […]
What are standardized field sobriety tests?
Officers have many tools in their arsenal when dealing with potential cases of DUI. If they pull you over on a routine traffic stop and anticipate that you may have hit the road while intoxicated, what will they do? They will likely require you to take a field sobriety test, first. And you are most […]
Yes, your cold medicine could lead to a DWI
If you have ever taken a cold medicine that contained diphenhydramine, an antihistamine or decongestants, you may realize that it’s going to make you tired. This is particularly likely if you take a medication that is labeled as “nighttime” medicine or a “sleep aid.” Even if you aren’t taking a nighttime cold medicine, it’s important to […]
How to prevent a DUI in the future
If you have recently been arrested on DUI or DWI charges, you will likely be worried about your future, as well facing legal charges. This arrest may have been a reality check, and whether or not you were actually intoxicated at the time of your arrest, you will likely be worried about whether you will […]