Darren DeUrso — Attorney at Law.
Serving White Plains, NY for 30 years
Compassionate, Dedicated Legal Representation
Nothing ruins a night out with friends faster than a traffic stop that results in drunk driving charges. According to WIRED, fatal drunk driving collisions are on the rise. As a result, law enforcement personnel are more vigilant than ever when it comes to identifying and charging impaired motorists.
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People who drive under the influence of drugs or alcohol do not do so with the intention of causing a motor vehicle collision, but getting into an accident is a very real possibility when impaired. Alcohol affects concentration, coordination, and even depth perception, and having these reduced faculties ultimately inhibits a motorist’s ability to drive safely.
Police know that people are more likely to drink and drive on holidays, so they take a more aggressive approach to identifying and arresting intoxicated motorists on those days. For example, they might send more patrol cars out in traffic and station extra officers near bars and nightclubs in order to watch for patrons who stumble to their vehicles after leaving the premises.
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If you are convicted of DWI in the state of New York, it can affect your very ability to provide for your family. Even first-time offenders face a lengthy license suspension, which will make it hard to get to and from work on time or handle basic errands like grocery shopping.
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Law enforcement personnel in the state of New York take impaired driving seriously, and those who face DWI charges are up against severe penalties. For example, a license suspension for a first-time offender can vary from 90 days for someone who has been charged with Driving While Ability Impaired by Alcohol to 18 months for a commercial driver who refused to take a chemical test.
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According to Inside Edition, a New York man is facing multiple charges following an incident in which he struck his stepson with his vehicle when the 13-year-old boy was out walking the family dog. Police claim the 42-year-old man was driving under the influence when he hit his stepson, breaking the boy’s leg.
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