Darren DeUrso — Attorney at Law.
Serving White Plains, NY for 30 years
Compassionate, Dedicated Legal Representation
According to the Governors Highway Safety Association, sobriety checkpoints are legal in the state of New York, and police have the right to conduct them on a weekly basis. When police establish such checkpoints, they must follow specific guidelines because the Fourth Amendment protects citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures. New York police can conduct sobriety checkpoints if:
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In addition to completing jail time, paying fines, and performing community service, people with DWI convictions may also have to install an ignition interlock device in their vehicles. An IID is essentially a breathalyzer that prevents a vehicle from starting if the driver’s blood alcohol content is more than the pre-programmed level.
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NBC New York reports that a 21-year-old student was walking by the intersection of Anderson Hill Road and Westchester Avenue in White Plains just before 5:00 a.m. when an alleged drunk driver struck and killed him. According to Record Online, the victim had just entered his third season of lacrosse at Manhattanville College.
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Halloween might be on a Monday this year, but that doesn’t mean people won’t be celebrating on the weekend leading up to it. According to the New York State website, Governor Cuomo cracked down on impaired drivers last Halloween, and you can bet that this year will be no different.
If you are convicted of criminal charges, then probation may be part of your sentence. Probation essentially allows defendants to remain part of the community and stay out of jail—as long as they follow certain conditions.
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New York courts impose strict penalties on defendants who are convicted of assault. If you are facing these charges – even if you are innocent – it is critical that you take steps to protect your interests.
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