If you are facing charges for driving while intoxicated in New York, there is a lot at stake. Even if this is your first offense, potential penalties include fines, a license revocation, and jail time, as outlined by the NY State Department of Motor Vehicles.
Police Stop Man for Speeding, Charge Him with DWI
The Daily Voice reports on a scenario that is all too common on New York roads: Police stopped a man for speeding but they ended up arresting him for drunk driving. Just after 3:30 a.m., officers who were enforcing the posted speed limit using radar spotted a man traveling 63 mph in an Acura.
[Read more…] about Police Stop Man for Speeding, Charge Him with DWI
When Is a DWI a Felony?
If you are facing DWI charges and it is your first offense, there is a good chance they are misdemeanor charges. In many cases, though, driving while intoxicated is a felony and comes with severe penalties.
Will a DWI Conviction Prevent Me from Driving for Uber?
The founders of Uber Technologies Inc released their popular ridesharing app in 2010, and they have experienced considerable success ever since. Using ridesharing programs like Uber tends to be more affordable than calling a cab, and the app’s user-friendly interface makes it easy to schedule a ride where and when you need one.
[Read more…] about Will a DWI Conviction Prevent Me from Driving for Uber?
4 Signs That Tell Police a Driver Is Drunk
It is never a good idea to drive under the influence. In addition to putting your life and the lives of others at risk, you could face severe penalties. Sometimes, though, police stop a sober person who they suspect of DUI, and that individual winds up facing charges.
[Read more…] about 4 Signs That Tell Police a Driver Is Drunk
Police Arrest Man with Suspended License for DWI
According to the Daily Voice, police have charged a 23-year-old man with multiple misdemeanors following a traffic stop early one Saturday morning. Police claim that at approximately 6:30 a.m., they stopped the man and had him step out of his vehicle.
[Read more…] about Police Arrest Man with Suspended License for DWI