Darren DeUrso — Attorney at Law.
Serving White Plains, NY for 30 years
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The state of New York has an implied consent law, which means motorists are subject to a blood or breath test if police pull them over with probable cause. As the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles explains, drivers who refuse a BAC test face a license suspension and court arraignment.
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A DWI conviction can have a serious impact on all aspects of your life – especially if it is not your first offense. Yet, some people still opt to fight their charges without the help of a DWI lawyer.
Don’t make this mistake.
Alcohol is part of most social events nowadays, and there is nothing wrong with having a few drinks in the company of friends. However, drinking too much too often may have far-reaching negative effects on your life.
Driving while intoxicated is incredibly dangerous, and no one wants to watch an inebriated friend or loved one get behind the wheel. As Mothers Against Drunk Driving explains, the best way to prevent someone from drinking and driving is to designate a sober driver before the festivities begin.
Driving while intoxicated is illegal throughout the country, but each state has its own particular laws and procedures when it comes to imposing penalties for a DWI conviction. Some states are stricter than others regarding the consequences of a DWI and related offenses. For example, at 10 days, Arizona has the longest minimum jail sentence for first offenders, while at 180 days, West Virginia has the longest minimum jail term for second offenders.
Field sobriety tests are entirely optional, but many individuals who are sober still opt to take them just to prove that they haven’t been drinking. Unfortunately, this is not always a good idea because it is possible to fail field sobriety tests without any alcohol in your system whatsoever.
