Category Archives: DWI

Penalties in New York for Refusing to Take a Roadside Breathalyzer

Penalties in New York for Refusing to Take a Roadside Breathalyzer

If you’ve been pulled over while driving and a police officer requests that you take a breathalyzer test to determine your blood alcohol level, you are free to refuse. However, in doing so, you invite additional penalties. New York, like many other states, has an implied consent law that basically says that anyone who drives […]

Interlock Ignition Device Requirements in New York State

Interlock Ignition Device Requirements in New York State

As of August 15, 2010, all drivers in New York State convicted of DWI have been required to install an ignition interlock device in the cars they own or operate and to have an ignition interlock restriction added to their license. The device must remain in the vehicle for at least six months. Longer periods […]

Minimizing the Consequences of an Underage DWI in New York

New York has a zero-tolerance law for motorists under the age of 21 who drink and drive. While the threshold for blood alcohol content in a standard DWI is 0.08 percent, a driver under the age of 21 can be cited for as little as 0.02 percent BAC. That means that young drivers who might […]

Defending DWAI Drugs May Be Easier Than DWI Alcohol

Defending DWAI Drugs May Be Easier Than DWI Alcohol

Jerome Foltz was recently arrested for driving his lawn tractor while intoxicated in the streets of New Freedom, Pennsylvania. Meanwhile, Chautauqua County Sheriff’s office reports that a Buffalo man was arrested driving his motor home while drunk. For an experienced Buffalo DWI attorney, successfully handling such disparate cases is routine. Download Our Free DWI Guide […]