How do you know if you’re too drunk to drive?
You stop over at your brother’s house for a bite to eat and indulge in a couple of beers while you’re there. Or, you’re out with your friends and you have a few drinks with dinner. You drank slowly, had a full meal and you certainly don’t feel drunk — but are you really sober […]
Suspicion of DWI: What to do if you’re pulled over
If a police officer has any reason to believe you’re driving under the influence of alcohol, it’s almost guaranteed that they’ll pull you to the side of the road to investigate. Should this happen, it’s critical that you know what you should and shouldn’t do. It’s the steps you take during your traffic stop that […]
Yes, you can still get arrested for marijuana in New York
There has been a massive wave of legal changes regarding marijuana in New York. Given how laws have changed in recent years, some people are under the mistaken impression that unless they get caught selling it, they won’t get charged for any kind of marijuana-related offense. Despite the much more permissive social attitudes about marijuana, […]
What are common DWI defenses?
The majority of people are aware of the dangers associated with drinking and driving. Alcohol impairs your ability to operate a motor vehicle, while also increasing the risk of trouble with law enforcement. Even with knowledge of these risks, many people make the mistake of drinking and driving. If this happens to you and it […]
Alcohol’s affect on the body
Seeing flashing blue and red lights in your rearview mirror may send a shockwave of panic through your body. Regardless of the circumstances, getting pulled over by law enforcement is stressful and takes a real toll on reactions and responses. Consuming alcohol only makes this natural adrenaline-fueled response worse. If you had a couple of […]
Can you refuse a breath test?
Even if you feel sober enough to drive, driving under the influence can cause erratic driving behavior like speeding, not fully stopping at a stop sign or weaving between lanes. These traffic violations put you at a higher risk of an officer pulling you over. The cop may then notice that you have been drinking […]
What should you know about receiving your first DWI?
If you are driving in New York with a blood alcohol concentration between 0.08% and 0.18%, and law enforcement pulls you over, authorities will charge you with driving while intoxicated. The legal repercussions of a first DWI vary from the repercussions of a second or third DWI in New York. Learn what happens when you face […]
How are DWI convictions punished in New York?
Drivers in New York should be aware of the fact that the state is one of the harshest when it comes to doling out penalties for DWI-related convictions. Even first time offenders may find themselves facing steep and unavoidable consequences. New York Laws takes a look at the vehicle traffic laws that involve the consumption of […]
How can a DWI conviction haunt you?
As New York has such stringent DWI laws, drivers like you should understand that a DWI conviction can do more than just cost you money in fines. We at Sciarrino & Sciarrino, P.C., are here to explain the true damages that a DWI conviction can do. In the short term, there are financial burdens. You […]
Do I have to submit to a breath test in New York?
If an officer stops a driver in New York for suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, he or she will typically administer a breath test. This test determines the driver’s blood alcohol concentration, with a legal limit of 0.08%. The legal BAC for a driver who is younger than 21 is […]