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What is the New York State Impaired Driver Program?
by Paul D'Emilia | March 29, 2023 | DWI, DWI, Insights, Legal Tips | 0 Comments
A consequence of a DWI conviction in New York can be license suspension or revocation. Losing your license, even temporarily, can have a substantial impact on your life and livelihood. However, if you qualify for the Impaired Driver Program — formerly known as the...

5 Common Legal Defenses to DWIs in New York
by Paul D'Emilia | March 10, 2023 | DWI, DWI, Insights, Legal Tips, Legal Tips | 0 Comments
A DWI is a serious criminal offense in New York that can come with life-changing penalties. If you’ve been charged with driving while under the influence of alcohol, it’s crucial to have an experienced DWI attorney who can fight the charges on your behalf. A skilled...

Can You Challenge the Results of a Breathalyzer Test?
by Paul D'Emilia | February 10, 2023 | DWI, DWI, Insights, Legal Tips, Legal Tips | 0 Comments
If you’ve been pulled over on the suspicion that you were driving under the influence of alcohol, the police will likely ask you to take a breathalyzer test to determine your blood alcohol concentration (BAC). Under New York’s implied consent laws, a driver is...

Can a Driver Refuse a Field Sobriety Test in New York?
by Paul D'Emilia | January 25, 2023 | DWI, DWI, Insights, Legal Tips | 0 Comments
In a case where a driver is suspected of operating their vehicle under the influence of alcohol, a preliminary breath test isn’t the only test a police officer might ask to administer. Part of the arrest process may include conducting field sobriety tests. These types...

New York State Seeks to Implement Cannabis DWI Test
by Paul D'Emilia | December 28, 2022 | DWI, DWI, Insights | 0 Comments
With the legalization of recreational marijuana in New York State, the New York State Department of Health is examining methodologies that can be used to detect cannabis-impaired driving. Unlike the technologies that can determine a person’s blood alcohol content in...

5 Common Myths and Misconceptions About New York DWIs
by Paul D'Emilia | December 22, 2022 | DWI, DWI, Insights | 0 Comments
Being arrested for a DWI can be a stressful, scary, and overwhelming experience. Your liberty, reputation in the community, and professional standing are all on the line when you are facing drinking and driving charges. However, many people have various misconceptions...

Use of Chemical Tests in New York DWI Cases
by Paul D'Emilia | October 17, 2022 | DWI, DWI | 0 Comments
Chemical tests play a major role in DWI cases. Critically, there are typically three tests used in New York DWI cases to determine an individual’s blood alcohol content: blood tests, breath tests, and urine tests. While portable breath tests are commonly administered...

What’s the Difference Between a DWI and a DWAI?
by Paul D'Emilia | September 2, 2022 | DWI, DWI | 0 Comments
Drinking and driving is a serious matter that can result in severe consequences. However, not every alcohol-related driving offense is charged as a DWI. Driving While Ability Impaired (DWAI) is a lesser charge that can be brought by prosecutors in some cases. Although...